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THE 

LIFE A3TD JOURNAL 

OF THE REV'B. 

CHRISTIAN NEWCOMER, 

Late Bishop of tlie Church of the 

United Mrethren in Christ. 

WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. 

Containing his Travels and Labours in the GospMfrom 1795 to 1830. 
A PERIOD OF THIRTY-FIVE YEARS. 

Transcribed, Corrected and Translated by 
JOHN HILDT. 

Blessed are ye when men shall revile yon, and persecute you, and shall 
say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice and be 
exceeding glad ; for great is your reward in heaven : for so persecuted 
they the prophets which were before you. Matthew. 



PRINTED BY F. G. W. KAPP, BOOK PRINTER. 
1834 



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P H E F A C E . 



A. Preface to any work, if desired to be read, must be short; this is 
<?vsic reason why the Translator of the following pages will endeavor to be 
very concise in this instance. 

This humble work is given to the public, and especially to the friends 
of the late CHRISTIAN NEWCOMER, — with a hope and sincere de- 
sire, that with the blessing of God, it may prove beneficial to many who 
may read it ; and by these means, this trusty servant of his Master may 
still live doing good, though intermingling with the saints above — with the 
angelic host, and just men made perfect around the throne of God ; shout- 
ing praises and hallelujahs to God and the Lamb forever. 

The Translator of this work is perfectly aware, that publications simi- 
lar to the present are in this day of gospel light very numerous ; and many 
of them in matter, in diction, and pious experience, far superior to the 
humble one contained in the following pages : but he also sincerely be- 
lieves, that he never perused one, in which (in his humble opinion) the 
Author is entitled to a greater degree of candor, humility, simplicity, and 
faithful perseverance. It is true Christian Newcomer had not the bles- 
sing and advantage of a liberal education^ nor were his talents of that 
kind, to shine with conspicuous lustre in the pulpit ; yet no man was more 
conscious of the want of them than himself : but his affability, his child- 
like love and humility , his persevering industry in the cause of his Mas- 
ter, combined with a more than usual share of good common sense, and 
above ail these qualities, the grace of God, made him a worthy, useful, 
and (to many humble and illiterate souls also) an acceptable instrument in 
the hands of God, and a successful labourer in the vineyard of the Lord : 
and I have no doubt, when he shall appear before assembled worlds, bring- 
ing his sheaves with him, he will eclipse many of his Brethren in radi- 
ance, who as preachers of the gospel stood far more exalted in the esti- 
mation of the world. 

The Translator had the happiness to be intimately acquainted with the 
Author of this Journal. For many years a kind Providence permitted 
him to enjoy the society of Christian Newcomer frequently, and this 
intercourse was at times not only for hours or days, but several times for 
weeks in succession ; in the city and in the country, at meetings in private 
houses and even cabins, at Camp-meetings and other occasions where large 
congregations were collected. At all times and on all occasions, father 
Newcomer was the same pious, unassuming, humble and zealous professor 
of the religion of Jesus Christ; always ready and willing to do his Mas- 
ter's work, without paying any regard to his own ease or comfort. Often 
have we travelled together, and I recollect but one solitary instance that 
he disappointed a congregation ; this was at a time when we were detain- 
ed by a most tremendous snow storm, in the South mountain, and when 
it was literally impossible to reach the place of our appointment. 

Frequently did I hear him make the following or similar expressions 
to myself and other Brethren, when discouraged by difficulties we had 
to encounter, or privations we had to endure : "One soul is worth more 
tha rihe whole world ; what ? if we risk our all, if we venture our lives 
to gain one soul for Jesus ; if successful, we will be amply rewarded for 
all our toil." 

To point perishing sinners to the Redeemer, appeared the sole object 
for which he lived and toiled ; nothing gave him more delight than to s»c 
them turning from their eyil ways, bury the weapons of their rebellion , 



And return, like the prodigal, to their Heavenly Father. Suck a scene 
made his heart rejoice at all times ; — this was his meat and drink, and 
constrained him to shout glory to God and the Lamb forever. 

The Life of Christian Newcoz.ies, prehxed to the Journal, was writ- 
ten by himself, in the German language, during the last year of his exist- 
ence on earth. His Journal was also written by himself in the same lan- 
guage, and embraces a period of Thirty- five Years. A short time before 
his departure, the Translator paid him a visit at his house ; found him 
weak and feeble. During the short time which other avocations allowed 
him to spend with his old friend, he assisted Christian Newcomer in 
collating the manuscript of his Journal : read the part denominated his 
life, which his old friend had lately written, and on examination candidly 
stated to him that in his opinion it could not be put to the Press without 
first undergoing a revision, and being transcribed in more legible charac- 
ters. This opinion will appear obvious to the most partial observer. The 
original manuscript was written by Christian Newcomer, almost day 
by day, in any or all situations in which he happened to be placed ; fre- 
quency with bad ink, which in some parts of the manuscript had faded 
by age and was nearly illegible ; frequently with a bad pen, and ma- 
ny other causes which contributed to an imperious necessity to revise and 
transcribe the manuscript in the same language in which it was originally 
written. 

After the death of Christian Newcomer, a Committee was appointed 
by the Conference of the United Brethren in Christ, to examine the 
manuscript and report thereon. After performing this duty, the Commit- 
**ee reported unanimously in favor of a publication ; accordingly, the sub- 
scriber to this preface was appointed by his Brethren for divers reasons 
vrhich need not be mentioned, to undertake the execution of transcribing 
aad translating the manuscript into the English language. Sensible of the 
difficulty of the task, and of his .inability to perform it in a satisfactory 
manner, he ultimately, though reluctantly assented. He has endeavored 
to perform this duty conscientiously, and has given as far as possible, 
a correct, and even a literal translation. He is perfectly aware, that ma- 
ny orthographical and even grammatical errors will be found in these pa- 
ges, which his kind friends and a generous public are solicited to attribute 
to the want of a perfect knowledge of the English language , and the diffi- 
culty of all translations, where not only the subject matter, but the literal 
<ense is aimed at. 

Sameness and frequent repetitions of nearly the same words, are always 
unavoidable in the publication of Journals, and in the present instance 
more so, because it was thought advisable to retain particularly the names 
of persons, and of places, where Christian Newcomer attended meet- 
ings ; where he labored in dispensing: the word of life, and also where and 
with whom he lodged and received refreshment on his long and frequent 
jemmies. Few men ever travelled more or labored more faithfully. May 
his example be imitated by many of his Brethren in the ministry, — and 
may the perusal of tiles*? pages bring to the remembrance of many souls, 
the happy seasons which they have enjoyed in days that are past, in di- 
vers places and on divers occasions. 

Sincerely desirous that this work may prove, by the grace of God, ben- 
eficial to many souls, and contribute in some measure to the spreading of 
our great Redeemer's kingdom, — this work is sent into the world, claim- 
ing: nothing but a friendly and hospitable reception. 

JOHN HILDT 




EV. CHRISTIAN NEWCOMER. 



LIFE 



OF 



I, Christian Newcomer, was born in Lancaster county, 
"State of Pennsylvania, on the 2 1st of January, (old style) in the 
year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and forty-nine. 
The name of my father was Wolfgang Newcomer: my 
mother's maiden name was Weller. 

My father emigrated with his parents in his childhood, from 
Switzerland in Europe, to America, and their place of deharcation 
was Philadelphia : his occupation in his younger days was that of 
a carpenter. He first married a Miss BAER,with whom he lived 
but about a twelve-month, when she died. After being a wid- 
ower about two years, he married my mother Elizabeth Weller : 
the fruits of this marriage were eight children, three sens and five 
daughters: of the brothers, Henry was the oldest or first born, 
myself the second, and Peter the youngest. 

My parents were both members of the sect of Christians called 
Mennonites,and I believe as far as their information extended,they 
endeavored to lead a pious life. I do recollect perfectly well, 
that I have seen them both on their knees many a time before 
the bed, offering up their prayers or evening sacrifice to God, 
although in silence. When I was yet very young, the spirit of 
God strove already with me, and knocked at the door of my 
heart ; but at the time I was ignorant thereof, and did not know 
what it meant. I do recollect,, when in my childish thoughts I 
reflected on death and eternity, and on getting to heaven or go- 
ing down to hell, it was always my sincere desire to get to Lea- 
ven ; whenever I saw, or happened to be in company with a 
person who bore the name of a pious character, I continually felt 
a wish rising in my youthful breast, O ! that I also may once be 
a good and pious man. 

At a certain time I was present when my parents held a con- 
versation respecting my grandmother. They said she was very 
melancholy and sad, in great doubts about the salvation of her 
soul, and in distress of being lost; — adding, that she ought not 
to do so, but cast herself on the mercy of the Lord her God. O 
what an impression dkj this make on my young and juvenile 
heart. Ah ! said I to myself, if such persons as my pious grand •* 



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mother (for I considered her a pious character) do lament ami 
are in distress, on account of their salvation, what will become 
of me ? how shall I appear before the great Judge of all the U- 
niv erse, to give an account of all that I have done ? This im- 
pression lasted a considerable time ; sometimes! wished, O ! that 
1 had never been born, or had died in my infant days, in my ig- 
norance. O ! how did fear torment my poor heart ; the thoughts 
of eternity , of being lost for ever, continually haunted my "im- 
agination : — my pen cannot possibly express the feelings of my 
tender heart. When i read in the sacred volume in riper years, 
how the Saviour of mankind was persecuted, betrayed, and abu- 
sed; yea, ultimately, scourged and crucified, I often shed tears 
of pity, wonder in £ now the Jews who were hh kinsfolk could | 
deal so unmercifully with him ; and thought that 1 surely could 
not assist in treating even the worst of -malefactors in so cruel a ' 
maimer. r I recollect of having once read that the soldiers who 
guarded the sepulchre of the Lord Jesus Christ after his cruci- 
fixion, had reported, that when they were asleep, the disciples of 
Jesus came and stole the body of the Lord ; and this foolish re- 
port was believed by the Jews and their children, even to the 
present day : this made so pitiful an impression on my heart, as 
to excite within myself the question, who is it that I am in grati- 
tude bound to, that I am not born of Jewish parents ? if I were > 
I would consequently believe the same as they do, and what would 
then become of me ? 

O ! how many thoughts and dreams of Judgment and Eterni- 
ty, disturbed my mind. I could see no way how I could be saved % 
reasoning with myself in this manner, — where so many are lost, 
and so few saved, thou also wilt be lost. This conclusion bore so j 
heavily on my mind as to almost distract me, being convinced of 
my sad condition, and knowing no way to make my escape, or 
accomplish a delivery. In the mean time, the grace of God con- 
tinued to work powerfully in my heart. I formed resolution after 
resolution to forsake sin and do better, but alas ! all availed not ; 
before I was aware, sin led me captive again. Frequently did i 
endeavor to pray, in my ignorance of the plan of salvation ; wil- 
lingly would I believe and persuade myself that I was one of the 
happy number which are saved. I soon made the discovery, 
however, that I still continued in the captivity of sin and Sa- 
tan, the terror of a sin-avenging God, the fear of Hell ; and my 
own turbulent passions continued to sway their power without 
any perceivable abatement. I remember once being in a field 
at work, when the grace of G-od wrought such powerful convic- 
tion in my heart,J;bat I went down on my knees in a hollow place 
in the field, crying to the Lord and saying, O ! thou blessed Sa- 
viour ! I will cheerfully believe in thee, for thou art my Redeem- 
er, and I am the purchase of thj most precious blood : but some- 
thing within insinuated doubts, saying, how canst thou believe 
thyself one of the redeemed, when thou knowest thyself ensnar- 



HEV. -CHRISTIAN KEWC03IER. 3 

fed and held m captivity by sin? if thou wouldst confess thyself 
a poor captive and lost sinner , then I could save thee : alas ! I 
did not know that I dared, or was permitted to come to Je^us 
Christ acceptably, in my miserable and sinful state. At this 
time I experienced two different principles, powers, or spirits 
warring within me ; the first trying to convince and clearly to 
show unto me, how sinful the natural man is, in the eyes of a 
just and holy God ; both on account of original sin, and also of 
actual transgression, thereby endeavoring- to draw me unto God ; 
the second sought, how he could possibly make me rest secure 
in my present situation, by persuading me that a gracious and 
merciful God would surely look upon me propitiously, on ac- 
count of my good moral conduct, and in his compassion deal 
mercifully with me, so that there was no grounds of any appre- 
hension on this account. O ! how surprisingly forbearing and 
long-suffering did our good God show himself towards a poor 
wretched and ignorant sinner, unto him be all the praise, honor 
and glory for ever, Hallelujah. 

But I have to omit many things for fear of being tedious ; 
one circumstance, however, which I have never forgotten, nor 
ever shall forget, I am constrained here to relate. One day 1 
was harrowing some ploughed land in a field, quite alone, and 
riding one of the horses. O I thou eternal God and Father of 
our Lord Jesus Christ, even at this time, after the lapse of so 
many years, I am unable to pen this circumstance without shed- 
ding tears of gratitude to thee for my wonderful preservation. 
Header, stop, and place yourself in my situation : sitting, as 
before observed, on one of the horses, I pulled, in passing a 
peach tree, a couple of peaches, and ate one of them, the stone 
of which slipped suddenly down my throat into the wind-pipe, 
so that I was unable to draw my breath. O ! the terror and an- 
guish of soul that struck me ; death and eternity staring me in 
the face, and my God not reconciled; no comfort, no consola- 
tion in the soul, it is utterly impossible to describe the anguish 
which seized me at this instant — suddenly to be removed into 
another existence, to appear before the awful tribunal of the 
great Jehovah, and unprepared \ O I kind reader, imagine if 
you can, my situation : every thing around me began to grow 
dim, my sight failed, a sudden tremor ran through every nerve, 
I struggled to catch breath, but in vain : like a dart, an idea 
shot across my mind (yea, I believe the good Being my God, 
sent it) that I should instantly run my back against the trunk 
of an apple tree, which stood about 25 or 30 yards from me, in 
order to remove the stone and thereby save my life. No sooner 
thought than done; — down I came from the horse in an instant* 
and ran with all my remaining strength towards the tree, though 
bare! v able to discern it. At last I reached the spot, bounced 
my shoulders against the trunk, and out came the peach-stone. 
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mmk down on my knees, giving thanks to Almighty God for the 
preservation of my life. 

I now formed a new resolution to work out my soul's sal va- 
tion, and no longer trifle away my precious time, which was 
given to me for the great and noble purpose to prepare for ano- 
ther and a better world. This event made so deep an im- 
pression on my mind, that nothing appeared tome too hard or 
difficult to perform, provided I could thereby gain the salvation 
of my soul; but alas ! all these resolutions, impressions, and 
emotions, gave me no consolation; the conviction of my guilt 
and sin still continued to harass my poor though sin-sick goul, 
and it appeared to me that every individual could read my lost 
condition in legible characters in my countenance. O ! hew of- 
ten have I expressed the wish that I never had been l orn ; but 
as yet I was ignorant of the blessed Redeemer, the loving Jesus. 

Often did I dream concerning the day of Judgment : especially 
did I dream once to be standing on an extensive, open, and level 
piece of ground ; on all sides, and in every direction, as far as 
the eye could pierce, there appeared a multitude of people ; on a 
sudden the thunders began to roar in a most wonderful manner, 
and I thought the day of Judgment at hand. In a moment I 
saw the Lord Jesus come down from Heaven in' his glory — me- 
thought he seized me by the arm and drew me forcibly to him ; 
with this I awoke, and instantly leaped out of bed ; a ray ol 
hope darted through my mind — perhaps, said I to myself, there 
is still mercy for poor unworthy me. 

Sometime thereafter, a very heavy tempest arose one evening 
in the western horizon ; presently the whole canopy of Heaven 
was a black darkness ; — tremendous thunder following, clap af- 
ter clap, and the forked lightning illuminated the objects around 
me, making darkness visible : — this, said I to myself, is perhaps 
the day of Judgment, of w hich I have lately dreamed. O I 
what anguish, fear and terror, took possession of my heart ; I 
walked from room to room, tried to read and to pray, all to no 
purpose : fear of hell had seized on me, the cords of death had 
wound about me ; I felt as if wholly forsaken, nor did I know 
which way to turn ; — all my prayers committed to memory, 
would not avail. O! Eternity! — Eternity ! I exclaimed, — 
which way shall I fly ? The passage dcor of the house stood 
open wide ; I saw the rain pouring down, the lightning blaze, 
and heard the thunders roar. I ran or rather reeled out of the 
house into the yard a few paces, to the garden fence, and sunk 
on my knees, determined to give myself wholly and without 
reserve to Jesus the Saviour and Redeemer of mankind ; sub- 
mitting to his will and his will alone. 

Having in this manner humbled myself before my Lord and 
Master, unable to utter a word, a vivid flash of lightning dart- 
ed across my eyes ; at the same instant, a clap of thunder. O ! 
what a clap ! — as it ceased, the whole anguish of soul was 



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removed ; I did not know what had happened unto me, my 
heart felt glad, my soul was happy, my mouth was filled with 
praises and thanksgiving to God, for what he had done for me, 
a poor unworthy creature. _ I thought if ever a being in this 
world had cause to praise the Lord, I was that creature. Fcr 
several nights, tears of gratitude and joy moistened my pillow, 
and I had many happy hours. For some time I continued in 
this state of mind ; my soul was happy when I arose in the 
morning, all nature had in my eyes put on a different appear- 
ance, — -all things had become new, and I was enabled to rejoice 
ail the day long ; but by degrees I perceived an alteration in my 
mind ; gradually I lost this pleasing sensation, fear returned 
again and took possession of my heart more and more, the con- 
fidence in God which I formerly was enabled to exercise,, was 
lost ; embarrassment and distress again occupied the place in 
my heart which they had for sometime relinquished. 

In this situation I had a conversation with an elder or preach- 
er of the Mennonite society, consulting him, and asking his ad- 
vice. He counseled me to be baptised, to join the society , and 
take the sacrament. 1 took his friendly advice and did as he 
had counseled me to do ; but all this did not restore to me the 
joyful sensation or inward comfort which I had lost ; true I was 
not accused, nor did any person even insinuate any thing derog- 
atory to my religion, but 1 knew and felt a deficiency of some- 
thing within. . 

Several years passed away in this situation ; I had become of 
age, had no family to provide for, and about wealth or riches I 
bad very little concern : all this time I avoided the company of 
loose and vicious characters, did not dare to he guilty of any sin- 
ful act, (taking the word shiful in its worldly acceptation) ami 
as far as I knew, led a moral life ; still on consideration and s0lf- 
exarnination, I- discovered that I had become more sane and friv- 
olous than formerly. My bodily health and strength was per- 
haps better than what commonly fails to the lot of man; all 
•sorts of labor which I had to perform, would be executed with 
dexterity and without weariness, so that I was generally held, 
within the sphere of my companions and acquaintances, the par- 
agon of the neighborhood. 

About this time I was at work some distance from home at 
my trade, which was that of a carpenter. My father was taken 
sick, and sent for me to return home: after my arrival, h& re- 
quested me to sit down at his bedside, and thus addressed me : — 
"Christian, I am sensible that my days are but few in this work!, 
and have sent for thee to arrange some family matters before I 
die. As your elder brother, Henry, has land of his own, it is my 
desire as well as the wish of your mother, that she should live 
with you after my death ; we have therefore concluded to sell 
this home-place to you at a certain reasonable price, and you 
will pay to your brothers and sisters so much of their portion a$ 
they are justly entitled to" *1 



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As I had no manner of intention to settle my self or commence 
house keeping, this proposition of my father did not meet my ap- 
probation; therefore, I meekly but peremptorily declined to ac- 
cede to the proposal, and advised him to sell the place. But mv 
mother and sisters entreated with tears in their eves, that I should 
be obedient to the will of the father, and suffer him to act in this 
matter as seemed best unto him ; so their tears and entreaties 
carried the day, and against my inclination I submitted to the 
will of my parents. My father grew worse every day, made his 
last will and testament, and in "a short time thereafter expired. 
Towards the close of his life he became greatly concerned 
lor the salvation of his soul, prayed heartily and sincerely for 
mercy, and I have the glorious nope to meet him again in Heaven, 

Henceforth I commenced a new career in my life ; before 
this time the concerns of the world or the care of sustenance had 
troubled my mind very little ; but now I kad a family to pro- 
vi le for. Sly mother and sister remained with me about a year, 
when the latter got married ; and on account of the occupation 
of my mother, being a midwife, she was frequently absent from 
home, therefore I had to seek a house keeper, which I found in 
Miss Elizabeth Baer, and entered with her into a state of matri- 
mony on the Sist of March, 1770. 

The winter following I was taken very ill with the measles, 
haying taken a severe cold, the disease became dangerous ; my 
throat was so swollen as almost to prevent my drawing breath. 
During this illness it pleased Almighty God again to give me a 
clear view of the situation of my soul. O \ whatunhappiness did 

1 again experience, what a dreadful condition did I again find 
my self in; the conviction of sin was more powerful and severe 
than ever, — the burthen thereof too heavy almost .to be borne. 
Sleep did forsake me, the whole world seemed a dreary waste, 
discontentment and weariness of life subdued every faculty of 
soul. I tried to pray and read the word of God, but all was in 
vain ; Heaven appeared to be of brass, wretchedness and distress 
had fallen heavily on me; my continual groaning even distressed 
the inmates of the house, but I still contined to sue. and cry for 
mercy. 

When I had been for two days and three nights in this misery. 
I was reading to the best of my recollection about midnight, in 
the 12th chapter of the Revelation, v. 10, 11, 12 ; at the lat- 
ter clause of the 11th verse I made a pause, reflecting — " and they 
loved not their lives unto the death:" then reading again, 
ff therefore rejoice, ye Heavens and ye that dwell in them ; " the 
same instant a something (call it conviction or give it what ap- 
pellation you please) whispered within me, " this is to say, all 
those who are in such a situation as yourself shall rejoice." In 
a moment the peace of God and pardon of my sins was mani- 
fested to my soul, and the spirit of God bore witness with my 
spirit, that God for Jesus sake had taken away the burthen of my 



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gins, and shed abroad his love in my poor unworthy heart. O ! 
thou glorious Being-; how did my soul feel at the time? only 
those who have felt and experienced the same grace, will be able 
to understand or comprehend what I am about to say. Yes, gen- 
tle reader ! if at the time I could have called a thousand lives my 
own, I would have pledged them all, every one of them, to tes- 
tify to the certainty of my acceptance with G od : my joy or rather 
extacy was so great,. that I was in some measure as one beside 
himself; not to disturb those who were in the house locked in 
sleep, I ran out into the 7/ard to give utterance to my feelings ; 
there I gave Glory and Hallelujahs to my Redeemer with a loud 
voice ; my whole heart was filled with gratitude to God and the 
Lamb, unto him be all the praise and glory for ever, Amen. 
Say not, dear reader ! this is enthusiasm. Before this time, (but 
once) I did not know, nor did I believe it possible, to experience 
the pardon of sin in this life; but now again I was convinced of the 
reality, although at the time I never had yet heard, this, what 
some will call Methodist doctrine preached. 

Several weeks, I am almost ready to say, perhaps the most 
happy weeks of my life, passed. away in this happy manner, my 
peace flowing like a river, and the love of God dwelling in my 
soul. I now felt a desire, yea a something within, urging me to 
communicate this happiness to my fellow creatures, I thought 
and believed it to be my duty to inform every individual, of the 
loving kindness of God, and especially of what he had done for 
my soul ; but for fear that I would be considered insane or a fool, 
prevented my performing this duty ; ultimately I determined to 
go to one of our preachers, who stood high in my estimation, and 
hold a conversation with him on the subject. I related to him 
with all the fervor of a new convert, what the work of grace had 
accomplished in my soul ; my heart was full of the lo ve God, and 
my expressions were perhaps rather fervent ; therefore he could 
not understand me ; he thought me hasty, said, that I had formed 
too stout an opinion in this matter, and might very easily be in 
error, in believing such professed experience. 

When I had left him and was again by myself on my way 
home, the enemy of souls assaulted me with fearful doubts, only 
see, whispered he to me, this man is a preacher, a pious char- 
acter, and is ignorant of this work of grace in his soul, knows 
nothing of the certainty of his acceptance with God. Who art 
thou? how should you know more than this good man? would 
lie bestow on you alone, an experience of grace, which it ap- 
pears he withholds from other pious persons and religious char- 
acters ? and yet I had imparted unto him, not near all my exer- 
cises which I intended to communicate,because I soon discovered 
that he did not understand me. It was after dark in the evening, 
I had eight miles to walk, all the way I had to fight a severe com- 
bat with the enemy, being afraid 1 might have expressed the 
work of grace in my soul with too much ardor and assuf- 



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ance. I held, as before observed, this preacher in high estima- 
tion ; yea, loved him dearly as one of the best of men and my 
particular friend, and therefore felt exceedingly distressed that 
he could not comprehend the true sense and meaning of my con- 
viction, which I intended to communicate to him. 

We frequently differed in opinion during the conversation we 
had on the subject ; on my side I maintained the assertion, that 
a person could, and would surely be conscious of the fact, when 
God for Christ's sake had shown mercy to him a poor sinner, 
in granting unto him a free pardon for all his guilt ; yea more, 
I contended that the promised seed of the woman, should also 
bruise the serpent's head within us ; that is to say, to subdue 
the inclination to sin, and to conquer the power thereof in our 
souls ; this my friend would by no means admit, and opposed 
such a doctrine with all his eloquence manfully ; he being every 
way my superior in the powers oi disputation : although I could 
contend with him no longer, still, whatever he could advance in 
opposition to my assertions was insufficient to convince me of 
any error in the premises ; but my dear reader, and particular- 
ly you, who are yet babes in Christ, suffer me here to drop a 
eautioif to you : beware how you. enter the dominions of your 
adversary ; profess your Lord and Master at all times, and on 
every occasion when and -where expedient and necessary. To 
do so, let all the world know you are on the Lord's side, and de- 
termined to be an humble follower of the Lord Jesus : but ne- 
ver unnecessarily enter into any disputes, on religious subjects, 
with the ungodly, or such persons as do not enjoy the life and 
power of religion. You may be enticed to the combat, to grat- 
ify your vanity in exposing to view the proficiency you have 
made in religion, or you may think more highly than you ought 
to, of your talent, power and dexterity to combat your enemy: 
rely on it, if you are not wholly conquered and subdued, you 
will at least carry away some wounds, or receive some stabs in- 
jurious to your peace of mind, and without application to the 
physician of souls, they may prove mortal. 

This was my case in some measure ; alter this visit, darkness 
overspread my mind in a considerable degree, but blessed be 
God, it was not of long continuance. I called to my Redeemer 
for help, and the dark clouds were soon scattered, bursting with 
new blessings on .my head ; my spiritual strength was renewed , 
and by Grace I was enabled again to rejoice. 

I now felt a desire to pa3f another visit to my friend, in order 
to explain to him my views and experience, if possible, in a 
more evident manner than at the former time, but I was afraid 
lest he might be offended at my ardour ; therefore concluded to 
v.wite to him on the subject, and endeavor to explain myself dis- 
tinctly on the assertion made by me, that the seed of the woman 
must bruise the serpent's head, (or as I expressed myself, the 
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of Jesus Christ, the dominion of sin must be totally subdued, 
Sestroyed, and wholly eradicated from the heart. 

Before the execution of this plan, I received intelligence that 
my friend the preacher had a severe sickness, and because I be- 
lieved him not altogether satisfied or reconciled, I made imme- 
diate preparation to pay him a visit. On my arrival I found him 
in bed ; I was rather shy and found no liberty within me to com- 
mence a discourse. After some time the family withdrew and 
we were left alone : he then lifted himself in bed, assumed a sit- 
ting posture, took both my hands into his own and said:— cc Do 
you know, Christian, and do you yet recollect the conversation 
and dispute we had together, when you were here the last time ; 
particularly in regard to the seed of the woman and the serpent ?" 
I replied, yes, I do know it perfectly well. "Since that time," 
lie continued, " conviction has darted through my mind like a 
flash of lightning, that your assertion was true, that the seed of 
the woman can and must destroy the seed of the serpent within 
me, in my heart ; yes," added he, "my dear Christian, I do be- 
lieve that by the power of our Saviour Jesus Christ, Sin can 
and must be destroyed in my heart, if I shall be saved." O ! 
how did. I rejoice at these expressions ; we now were of one 
mind, we prayed together, the love of God was shed abroad in 
my heart and filled my whole soul. 

Henceforth whenever I was at meeting I frequently felt an 
urging within me to speak to the congregation, and relate to 
them my experience ; but considering myself unfit for the task, 
I always declined and kept at a distance. I was esteemed by 
my neighbors, and most of them wished me well. Often 
did 1 pity them unto tears, and felt constrained to tell them what 
to do to be saved ; often would an inward monitor reprehend 
my neglect in such like manner : Behold ! I have given thee a 
knowledge of thy sin and misery ; I have shewn unto thee grace 
and mercy; if thou wilt not warn thy fellow beings, and re- 
commend unto them the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, thou 
may est yet be undone forever. I do sincerely believe if I had 
been obedient to the call of God, I should have avoided the mis- 
ery into which I was once more plunged : but the office of a 
preacher appeared to me of such importance, and not without 
cause, I attached thereunto such an awful consequence, at the 
same time I knew my own impotence and ignorance, that I 
could not be persuaded to preach, although often solicited by my 
neighbors to do so ; I continued to resist solicitations and entrea- 
ties, until ultimately like Jonah, I sought safety hi fright, by 
selling my plantation and removing from my neighbors, into 
the State' of Maryland. 

My neighbors in my new abode were generally a good mean- 
ing, friendly sort of people, without experimental religion, and 
but very few if any could be found%n our part of the country, 
with whom I couk\ converse on the subject. Hero also did { 



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act again in the same manner as i had done at my former home 
in Pennsylvania ; refused to take up the cross, and disobeyed 
the call to preach the gospel of salvation to lost sinners. For 
this reason my misery and distress returned again ; I was as if 
forsaken of my God, and his love which formerly I so sensibly 
enjoyed, I found myself totally in want of. 

About this time commenced the Revolutionary war, between 
this country and England, which also created considerable dis- 
tress with me, being conscientiously opposed to war and Hear- 
ing arms, I was thereby placed in many instances in disagreeable 
situations, respecting both my temporal and spiritual concerns ; 
I desired to have nothing to do with the war, and be at peace, 
bearing good will to all mankind. 

At the same time I had lost the peace with my God, felt my- 
self deprived of all comfort and consolation, and the misery of 
my soul continued to increase from day to day. O ! the lamenta- 
ble situation in which I again found myself; I was forsaken by 
my God, because I had forsaken him — I longed sincerely to be 
restore;] to his favor : I had discovered before this time my dis- 
obedience to his will, my burying my talents in the ground, by 
refusing to take up the cross and call sinners to repentance. I 
therefore came again to my Lord and Master, entreating him to 
have mercy on me a poor unfaithful servant, promising to bo 
more faithful in future, and submit entirely to his will : but 
alas ! all my entreaties — all my prayers and agonies, seemed to 
be fruitless ; at last the distress of my soul arose to the highest 
pitch, 1 oursuaded myself, that by my disobedience X had com- 
mitted the sin aga.nst the Holy Ghost, therefore I should find no 
mercy to all eternity, but be forever lost. 

My pen cannot possibly describe the sensation, the anguish of 
soul, which I felt at this time, and if it could, those only would 
comprehend or understand it, whose situations had ever been simi- 
lar to mine ; the world, with all its vanities, afforded me no enjoy- 
ment, and religion gave me no comfort — because I was de- 
prived of the consolation attending the grace of God in the soul. 
Sometimes, though not often, I heard a servant of God preach 
of experimental religion, and of the work of grace in the soul, I 
knew this to be scriptural doctrine, and was constrained to give 
it my full approbation, but was unable to realise or draw any 
benefit therefrom to myself, because my soul was cold and life- 
less, and nothing seemed able to touch and tender it. O ! thou 
great and omnipotent God, what a dreadful and miserable situa- 
tion was I placed in? at last an idea tool: possession of my mind, 
that for the time to come, the spirit of God would no longer 
strive with me ; I migKt do, or leave undone, what seemed best 
unto me in this world, there could be no possible difference in 
the consequence, — at any rate, mercy, the darling attribute, 
was clear gone, and the pUnishm ent could not be greater, as 
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ready ; in short, despair had seized my very soul, and distrac- 
tion of mind seemed the inevitable consequence. 

In this situation I was taken ill with a fever, in a short time 
• I was ^hereby reduced to a weak and low state, felt no longer 
any pain in any part of the body, and seemed to rest at perfect 
ease; all the time of this corporeal weakness, I retained the pow- 
er of mind in a considerable degree ; — I expected to die — could 
recollect perfectly well that I had at a former period experienced 
the pardon of my sins, and enjoyed the love of God in my soul, 
but now I was entirely stript of every comfort and consolation; 
in addition thereto, a certain something whispered continually in 
my ear, there is throughout eternity no mercy for you. This 
something (call it, gentle reader, by any name you please,) 
whispered so continually, and as I imagined, its voice became 
stronger and louder, that I thought every person in the room 
must hear it : ultimately, I said to my companion, as she drew 
near to the bed, I wonder only, that this thing, which constantly 
whispers to me, there is no mercy for you, does not cease, but 
continues all the day long*; and then added, I know perfectly 
well it is not so ; though I am very sick, and have no assurance of 
my acceptance with Clod, no love of Jesus in my soul — still will 
I trust in him as well as I can — commit myself to his hand, 
whether his will with me, be for Life or Death, let it be done as 
seemed good in his sight. I also was convinced that, had I been 
obedisnt to the call formerly mentioned, I should not have had 
to endure this severe spell of sickness — I therefore made a new 
promise to my God, that I would be more obedient if again re- 
stored to health ; no sooner had I formed this resolution, and 
made this promise, my. health was gradually restored and I got 
perfectly well. 

I now was in some measure at ease, but not contented or sat- 
isfied. I felt a continual desire again to be restored to the favor 
of God, therefore made earnest supplication to the throne of 
grace to bestow on me again, the peace and joy which I had lost. 
I had selected a certain spot in the orchard for private devotion, — 
often, yes very often, had I visited this place, wrestling in pray- 
er for mercy, so that by walking to and fro, a plain path became 
formed through the grass — by degrees I received a spirit of pray- 
er — with joy I repaired, at stated times, to this particular spot, 
and Jacob-like, wrestled with God, saying, " I will not let thee 
go, until thou bless me; " many a time I arose at night out of 
bed, humbling myself before God and crying for mercy. 

One week passed away in this manner after another, until I 
almost despaired of success, — but at last, rising one night from 
my bed, when the family were all asleep, and humbling myself 
before God, I felt the power of prayer in a more than usual 
manner. I had not continued a great length of time on my 
knees, when, the heavenly blessing came' into my soul, when I 
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anxiety. O Lord ! how did I rejoice — for fear of disturbing the 
family in their sleep, I left the house, walked in the yard, to- 
ward a spring — here I gave vent to the extacy of my feelings, 
shouting and praising God, who had again visited a poor rehel in 
mercy • my poor soul was so filled with the love of God, that I 
prayed in my simple, child-like manner. O Lord ! take, and 
keep this blessing in thy custody, for fear if left to my care, I 
might loose it again by negligence. 

From hence forward my peace flowed again like a river, with 
confidence I could now draw to a throne of grace, crying Abba 
Father. My whole soul was swallowed up in the love of God — 
so long as I sensibly felt his presence in my soul, I could shout 
and triumph in the God of my salvation, and bring to him thank- 
offerings with joy and gr atitude, and when I had for some time 
reason to dispense with it, I felt miserable. So I went on alter- 
nately, sometimes happy, at other times not so, at times full of 
spirit and courage, at other times disheartened ; but whenever 
I had a longing desire to find Jesus precious to my soul he would 
manifest himself to me, by blessing me; and I was ready 
and willing to do and sutler for Jesus sake, ail things, which he 
in his wisdom and goodness should desire me to do or suffer. In 
this manner I went on for some time, believing it to be the will 
of God concerning me, to enter the kingdom of Heaven, through 
severe trials and manifold tribulations ; however, my opinion 
was soon changed on this point, for reading " the kingdom of 
God is not meat or drink, but righteousness, peace and joy in 
the Holy Ghost. Romans, 14 — v. 17." i concluded with th<* 
poet: 

Why should the children of a King 
Go mourning all then days ? 

So I determined by grace divine, to obtain that perfect love 
which, casteth out fear, and is able to rejoice even in tribula- 
tion, and say, " although thou slay me, yet will I praise thee. ? ' 

Since the peace of God was restored again to my soul, the for- 
mer call to preach the Gospel, or rather, not to preach, only to 
tell to those around me what the Lord had done for me. re- 
turned with redoubled power. It seemed to me to burn like 
fire in my bones, that it was my duty, and that the Lord re- 
quired at my hands, to exhort the people to seek the Lord their 
God, or be lost for ever. But as before, my embarrassment also 
returned, I knew myself so ignorant, so unworthy, so unfit for 
the task, as to be totally at a loss what to do or how to act : being 
on the one hand afraid to take up the cross on account of my 
inability, and fearing on the other., to offend again by disobe- 
dience. O ! said I, often to myself, what a corrupt creature I 
am ? can there be another like me on earth ? 

In this manner I struggled a considerable time, unable to sh*> 
mount the obstacles, or conquer my diffidence, timidity 5 or di*- 



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obedience, About this time I paid a visit to my friends and re- 
lations, at my former place of residence, in Lancaster County, 
Pennsylvania ; — on the Sabbath day, I accompanied my friends 
to the meeting* house., not with an intention to say any thing, 
but on the contrary, with a resolution to be silent. Sitting* for 
some time, listening with attention to the discourse and exhorta- 
tions of several of their speakers^ I could perceive distinctly that 
they still continued in the same ignorance and inexperience of 
religion as they were when I left them. 

It now run iike fire through my bones — I felt inwardly con- 
strained to take up the cross ; and whereas brethren (namely : 
the Mennonites,) gave the privilege or liberty to speak, I dared 
not remain silent any longer. I arose with a sorrowful heart, 
and spoke with tears in my eyes, to my old friends and ac- 
quaintances. I related to them, with all the ability in my pos- 
session, how I had oftentimes felt at meetings when living yet 
among* them; candidly stated my experience of the work of 
grace in my soul before I left them, as also what the Lord, in his 
infinite mercy, had done for me since my removal to Maryland. 
I also sincerely confessed to them, that the Lord had required of 
me, before my removal, to warn them of their danger, and that 
until this day, I hadbeon disobedient to my Blessed Master. 

I was so a fleeted as to be hardly able to speak intelligible ; but 
I stammered as well as I could, and endeavored to recommend 
to them the grace of God, in Christ Jesus ; every person present, 
was sensibly touched — all shed tears, as well as myself; and I 
have no doubt, many "were convinced that a form of religion, a 
religion whose habitation is only in the head, and is not felt in 
the heart, is insufficient to salvation. After discharging this du- 
ty, 1 felt glad that I had been obedient, and an inward satisfaction 
rested on my mind; however, henceforth I was frequently re- 
quested to exhort and speak in public to my fellow beings, which 
caused many a hard combat to be obedient — it continued to be a 
severe cross to me — but I always feared that I should loose the 
peace of mind I now enjoyed, by disobedience. 

Already, for a considerable time, I had become acquainted 
with William Otterbcin and George Adam Geeting, two 
preachers of the German Reformed Church, and had frequently 
lieardXhem preach in the neighborhood of my place of residence. 
Those individuals endowed by God, preached powerfully, and 
not like the Scribes : their discourses made uncommon impres- 
sions on the hearts of the hearers : they insisted on the necessity 
of genuine repentance and conversion, on the knowledge of a 
pardon of sin, and- in consequence thereof, a change of heart and 
renovation of spirit. Many secure and unconcerned sinner:: 
were, by their instrumentality, awakened from their sleep CiVh< 
and death — many converted from darkness to light — from the 
power of Sin and Satan unto God. They soon collected many 
adherents to, and followers of the doctrines which they preached, 

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from the multitude that congregated to hear them. Those per- 
sons who held to, ana embraced these doctrines, were by them, 
formed into societies, and were called Otterbein's people, and 
the wordly-minded, gave them the nick -name Dutch Metho- 
df&ts, which in those days, is rather considered slanderous. 

Whereas these men preached the same doctrine which 1 had 
experienced, and which according to my views and discernment 
so perfectly agreed with the doctrine of Jesus Christ and his 
Apostles ; therefore I associated with them and joined their so- 
ciety : and blessed be God, although I withdrew myself from 
tli 3 Mennonite society, on account'of the want of the life and 
power of religion among them, I never felt in any wise accu- 
sed within for so doing ; — on the contrary, have received many 
a blessing of God when assembled with my new brethren. 

The work of grace now spread very rapidly among the Ger- 
man population in the States of Maryland & Pennsylvania : from 
every quarter resounded the call, "Come over and help us." 
The harvest was great, and the laborers few. 

About this time it was frequently required of me by my 
brethren, to attend meetings that were appointed by the people 
without my knowledge ; on such occasions I often had to leave 
home and travel hundred and more miles to attend a two or 
three days' meeting, which occasioned a considerable loss of time 
and neglect of my occupation ; this also required a great degree 
of self-denial, and many a sore conflict ; and the more I design- 
ed to stay at home and attend to my household afrairs ; the more 
certainly would it be required of me to go here and there, to this 
and other appointed meetings, and preach to the people. This 
brought me often into great straits and required considerable sac- 
rifice of my own worldly interest; but I had to submit, and bo 
obedient to God and the brethren ; because the fear still continu- 
ed to assail me, that by disobedience I might again loose the peace 
of my soul ; in addition thereto, I felt such a burning desire 
rn my heart, for the salvation of poor sinners, that I gave all 
thoughts of self-interest as chaff to the wind, by simply saying 
to myself, the salvation of one precious soul is worth more than 
the possession of the whole world. 

At this moment, while w riting, a particular circumstance oc- 
curs to my mind, which I cannot well avoid relating : — at a 
time, one of my brethren, a preacher, came to my house and en- 
treated me with tears, to fill several appointments in his place ; 
a3 his family was in such a situation that he could not possibly 
leave them, and moreover the appointments were at a con- 
siderable distance from his home. I also was very busily 
engaged in work., which had for similar causes been too 
long neglected, and therefore refused the application ; — 
sot "thinking it prudent to loose so much time ; but he continued 
to entreat, urging and insisting on my compliance more and 
more — ultimately I could resist no longer, and consented to 



comply with his request. The next morning I set out early on 
my journey — the distance to the first appointment was consider** 1 * 
ble, but I reached the place in proper time. At the commence- 
ment of the meeting, 1 felt as if sir ipt of all grace — but glory be 
to God, when I began to speak, my mouth was filled with ut- 
terance — the Lord blessed the word spoken in his name, and \m 
had a good meeting. Just at the same 'time' .when I had con- 
cluded the meeting, a messenger, a colored man came to the Louse 
and requested that the preacher should come along with him, 
to visit a dying young lady. Immediately I ordered my horse, 
and made preparations to go with him ; after riding a lew miles, 
we arrived at the place, although dark, 1 could easily perceive 
that the building was a large, extensive mansion, and on entering 
I found myself, by all appearance, in the house of very rich, an I 
wealthy people. There was the sick young lady, lying on a 
bed, struggling with the grim messenger ; large drops of cold 
sweat ran from her forehead, and chased one another down her 
pale cheeks. Parents, brothers, sisters and some other friends, 
stood around the bed, and were all crying ; at this view, a eoki 
tremor run through my whole frame, and shook every nerve. 
As I drew near the bed, the sick lady stared at me with a look, 
as if she intended to pierce eternity, without uttering a word ; all 
was silent around me — in a few moments I requested to know 
why I had been sent for ? An old, tall, and lean man, who stood 
beside the bed, looking with tears in his eyes on his dying child, 
said— it is our desire that you should pray for my dying 
daughter. O God ! what was the state ot my mind at this mo- 
ment? an immortal spirit was to all appearance, just about 
launching into eternity, to try the realities of another world, 
audi, a poor ignorant mortal, was requested to pray for this 
soul ; I tried to converse with the young lady, but she was una- 
ble taanswer any question I put to her, only looking steadfastly 
at me. I endeavored in a few words to fix her attention, and 
pointed out to her, the merits of a bleeding, crucified Saviour, the 
lovely Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world. A fier 
singing a few lines, I sunk down before her on my knees, im- 
ploring God, for Jesus sake, to have mercy on her — during the 
time I was praying, my soul was drawn out to my heavenly 
father, in a most wonder nil manner; never before did I feel the 
same degree or power of faith; a power from above did run 
like a stream through my very soul : every person around wer« 
sobbing, shedding tears and crying aloud — my heart was so fil- 
led with the love of God, that my voice grew still louder and 
louder, until at last I was unable to utter another sound, only 
glory, glory, glory to God and the Lamb for ever 

It seemed as if I should raise my voice to such a pitch that all 
the world might hear me, yea, that the sound thereof, might 
echo Hallelujah around the throne of God in Heaven : the sen- 
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described, it is above all comprehension, and can only be ex- 
perienced: the Apostle says eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard., 
neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive the things 
that God hath prepared for them that love him: but gentle reader, 
understand, into the unchanged heart it has never entered. But 
God, says the Apostle, hath revealed them unto us by his spirit. 

Nov/ pray, was not Paul 'and those to whom he wrote his 
epistle, such men as ourselves ? yes, certainly — but mark they 
were such men, who by the grace of God, had been truly convert- 
ed, and in consequence, their natural hearts had become chang ed • 
but I have here made an unintentional digression, but to return 
10 the sul^ject. 

The sick young lady appeared somewhat better ; however, 
when I left her I had not the most distant hope of her recovery, 
and believed most assuredly that she would die. I was pressed 
to stay all night, but my appointments would not permit me to 
do so ; I therefore commended the patient to the great Saviour 
and Redeemer, and returned to the house where we had held the 
meeting : the following morning I set out to my appointments 
with a serene and joyful heart ; this to be sure was in no way 
surprising, for I had last evening received, out of the Lord's trea- 
sury, such rich provision for my journey. 

A considerable time after, it so happened that I again came 
to this part of the country, and had an appointment at the same 
house ; on my arrival, the brother informed me that the place of 
meeting had been changed for this time ; your appointment, said 
he, is not here this evening, it is a few miles further, in the 
gentleman's house where you formerly visited a sick young lady 
— it appeared that the old man had learned of my coming again 
into the neighborhood, and had insisted that the meeting should 
be appointed at his house ; to the grand house, therefore, I had 
to go : this was a great cross to me, a poor, ignorant soul as I 
was, should stand up and preach before a congregation of well 
educated and far better informed persons than myself; in additicn 
it was requested cf me to speak in the .English language, which at 
best I could speak but very broken — but what was to be done, 
go I must, there was no alternative, depending on the master of 
assemblies for help and assistance, I rode in company with the 
brother to the great house, here I found a tolerable congregation 
already assembled, waiting for the preacher — the meeting com- 
menced, I tried to speak as well as I could, with a firm reliance 
on the help of God, knowing if he would take his cause into his 
own hands, all would succeed well ; presently the burden which 
pressed so heavily on me was removed — I was relieved from all 
fear of men, and proclaimed to my attentive congregation, the 
proffered mercy of God, through the merits of Jesus Christ our 
Blessed Redeemer, with more than common liberty. While I 
was yet addressing the congregation, one of my female auditors 
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jumping, and praising God for what he had done for her soul. 
But, dear reader! imagine my surprise when I understood, that 
this, now so happy young lady, was no other than the very 
same identical person, who, on my former visit, was lying at 
the point of death, but now restored to perfect health; the joy 
of her aged parents, and comfort of their declining years. After 
the conclusion of the meeting, I had a conversation with her, she 
related to me, that she had been perfectly sensible of all. I said to 
her on my former visit, although not able to speak, yet said she, I 
understood every word you said ; and continued she, I formed in- 
stantly the resolution to seek this dear and kind Saviour, the lov- 
ing Jesus, if it should please God to restore my health : blessed 
be God, I did not seek long before I found him precious to my 
soul, the Lord had mercy on me, and for Jesus' sake, pardoned 
all my sins ; I grew better from day to day, until restored to per- 
fect health. O ! added she, what shall I render to my God, my 
heavenly father for all his mercies. O I I am nothing, I have 
nothing, Lord here I give myself away, it is all that I can do. 
Amen, said I, taking both her hands into my own — God bless 
yon my dear, prove faithful to your Lord and Saviour, be a burn- 
ing and shining light to all around, & happiness will be your por- 
tion in this life, and a crown of glory in that which is to come. 

As before observed, there- were a good many people assembled, 
the grace of God wrought powerfully among them, and I hope 
at the great day, we will only see and know, what wonderful work 
the power of God is able to perform, even by a worm and dust of 
the earth. Many things have happened to me since that time, of- 
ten did 1 bear the burden and heat of the day, often derided and 
ridiculed by a gain-saying world, and often misconceived, even 
by my brethren ; for all this the grace and mercy of our Lord 
Jesus Christ was ever all-sufficient for me — how often were 
the following gracious promises made, yea and amen to my soul ? 
V My grace is sufficient for thee : for my strength is made per- 
fect ^n wieknedness." " And lo! lam with you always, even 
unto the end of the world. 5 ' " I will never leave thee, nor for- 
sake thee." " He shall deliver thee in six troubles, yea, in the 
seventh there shall no evil touch thee." " When thou passeth 
through, the waters I will be with thee, and through the rivers, 
they shall not overflow thee : when thou walkest through the 
fire, thou shaltnot be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon 
thee." <c For he that touched you, touched the apple of his eye." 

Now, while writing this, I am upwards of Eighty years of age, 
•and blessed 1*3 God ! from infancy until the present moment, his 
parental care and kind forbearance has hovered over me: although 
often unfaithful, still did he always prove himself to me a God of 
Love and mercy : and now in my old age, he frequently feeds 
my hungry soul with heavenly manna ; and refreshes my thirst}" 
spirit out of the well of salvation, flowing from the bleeding 
"wounds, and pierced side of my Redeemer and my God. Let the 



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clays of my life here in this world, be as many as is pleasing in L is 
sight ; they shall be all dedicated to him : I will trust to his mercy 
and compassion, confident that he will aid me by his spirit, sup- 
port me in the trying hour, and at last call me home to the brignt 
mansions above, where I shall praise and glorify him for ever. 
May God grant it for Jesus' sake — Amen — Hallelujah. 

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' From this period, a more minute account is given of every in- 
teresting circumstance which transpired daring the Pilgrim^ 
age of the Author* 

1795, October 27th — This morning I left home, rode through 
Mercersburg to Spruce Creek, where I stayed for the night 
28 tli — This morning I am well by the mercy of God, and willing 
to do and to suffer all things that the hand of my Maker shall lay 
on me. I had rather a restless night, and when endeavoring to 
raise my thoughts to God, my mind was diverted, so that I had 
but a small share of the spirit of prayer ; O ! what an impotent 
and unfit creature I am — O ! the weakness and poverty of spir- 
it ; I thought I should go distracted — but, glory be to God, his 
Loving kindness proved sufficient for me. 29th — This day, I 
travelled all the day long ; about dusk, the path I rode, led me 
up a tolerable high mountain, the ascent was very steep, I 
therefore got from my horse, & drove him before me ; but present- 
ly he commenced ascending at such a gait, that I was unable to 
follow ; by this time it had become dark, and I had lost all sight 
of him ; but blessed be God, on the top of the mountain, I found 
him waiting for me : in descending, I lost my path ; however, 
ultimately I reached a house ; here I stopt for the night, the 
lather of the family was very sick, and extremely glad that the 
Lord had sent me to him. 30th — This morning the sick man 
end the rest of the family pressed me to stay and have meeting 
at their house— when I had given my consent, a gouple of the 
sons gave notice thereof, through the neighborhood : in the 
evening we had a considerable congregation, the Lord v/as witjj 
us in mercy, and the sick man received a special blessing. 
81st — This morning I continued my journey, in the evening 1 
preached to a set of hardened folks, on Pslam 39 — v. 5, 6, 7, 8. 

Sunday, November 1st — This morning before day I arose, 
addressed the throne of grace, beseeching God to take his cause 
into his own hands, and speak powerfully by his spirit to the 
people : in the forenoon I preached at H. Dick's, from the ten 
Lepers, Luke 17 — some of the hearers were considerably affect- 
ed : in the evening, 1 preached at G. M. on Psalm 2 — V. 1, 
and lodged with old Mr. Redlic. 3d — This day I came to 
Spruce Creek, staid for the night with G. H. The Lord was 
graciously present in family prayer, the daughter and daughter 
in law cried on their knees for mercy, glory be to God. 4th — 
This forenoon I tried to preach here from Math. 7 — v. 13, 14 ; 
the word was attended with power. In the evening we had a 
prayer meeting at an old Eaptist's house ; the old man was re- 
sick and requested our prayers at a throne of grace ; tears 
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on account of the conviction of sin : may the Lord deepen the 
work of grace in their hearts. 5th — This day 1 preached at 
J. N's. to a goodly number of people, but it appeared to me as- if 
preaching was a strange thing* among* them, though the lady of 
the house seemed to be touched, and expressed a desire that I 
should soon visit them again. 6th — This day I preached in St.; 
the people here have very little concern about their salvation : 
may the Lord have mercy on them. 7th — To-day I rale to 
Akwick, and was astonished at the mountainous country which 
I traversed : what a wonderful fabric is this globe which we in- 
habit ? who can fathom the nature thereof, or of him who crea- 
ted the same i 

Sunday, 6th — This forenoon I preached a funeral sermon at 
J. S m's.; his son had died: the text was 2d Peter, 1 ; v. 5 to 8, 
inclusive. After the meeting closed I led the class, and we en- 
joyed the presence of the .Lord. The father of the deceased was 
especially blessed ; — unto God be ail the glory forever. 9th — - 
This forenoon I rode 20 miles to my appointment ; preached 
from Luke 17 — v. 12 to 19, inclusive ; haul not many, but at- 
tentive hearers ; the people are poor, but serious — many cried 
aloud, and praised God for his mercy. In the evening I preach- 
ed at R. S's.; from Psalm 40 — v. 1, 2, 3 ; had but common lib- 
erty to speak, but the audience were lively. A woman was 
convicted, and prayed for mercy : may the Lord hear and an- 
swer her petition. 10th — This clay I preached to an attentive 
congregation, many were touched to the heart ; the meeting was 
at the house of J. S.; bless the Lord, G my soul ! 11th— Rid- 
in 2: to-day to my appointment, I lost the way ; it was but a path 
I had to ride# After considerable exertion through brambles 
and briers,! found the path again ; — had to contend ail day with 
manifold temptations : — O ! Lord, have mercy on me. 12th — 
This day, blessed be God, I arrived safe at home. 

December 11, — This morning I set out a~am from 
home on the circuit, and spoke at the first appointment from 
John, 3 — v. 14., at Virumbach's, in Virginia, by candle light. 
The loth, at Frederick Kemp's, irom 2d. Peter, 1 — v. 0, 6, 7. 
16th — At Liberty, from John 3 — v. 14 to 13, inclusive. 17th — 
At Br. Bishop's : in the forenoon I preached from Luke 17 — v. 
12 to 19, inclusive ; in the evening, 1 spoke at a School House, 
from Romans 1 — v. 5. Gn the 18th, at Shrvack's, from John 
3— v. 14. 19th— At Denis's, from Luke 17— v. 14. 20ih— 
At Emmittsburg, from Psalm 1 — v. 1. 21st — 1 had a meeting 
at Br. Herbaugh's. 22d — I preached at Christian Kind's, from 
Psalm 1— v. 5; 6, 7. 23d— I returned home. 

January 9, 1798 — This day I again left home to take my 
round on the circuit. 10th — I had an appointment at Brother 
Ganf's ; preached from Psalm 39 — v. 6. 11th — At Hoffman's, 
from 2d Peter, 1 — v. 5, 6, 7. 12th — At Brother Kemp's, from 
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Sunday 14—1 preached in the forenoon at Br. Bishop's, from 
Malachi 5 — v. 3 to 7, inclusive : by candle light, at Springer's, 
from Psalm 81— v. 9. 15th, at Shrivels, from 2d. Peter, 1 — 
v. 5,6, 7. 17th— At Br. Smith's, from Psalm 39— v. 6 to 9. 
18th— At Hoover's, from Psalm 81— v. 39. 19th— At Solius's. 
22d— At L. M's., from Psalm 39— v. 6. 23d— At Middle- 
kauri's, from Psalm 81— v. 9, 10. 24th— At Shank's Meeting 
House, from 1st. Peter, 1 — v. 5. 

February 7, — To day I again left home for the circuit ; 
my first appointment was at Shney's : here I spoke from 2d. 
Peter, 1— v. 5 to & 8th — I preached at Hoover's. 9th — I had 
an appointment at Kemp's ; spoke from Matthew 8 — v. 5. 10th 
— At Bovey's, from the same text 11th — At Jacob Degan's, 
from Genesis 19 — v. 17. 12th — I preached at Emraittsfyurg, 
from Romans 8— v. 17. 13th — At Herbaugh's, from the same 
words ; at caclle light, we had a meeting at M. Bear's. 14th — 
At Peter Stadtler's ; the text was Psalm 39— v. 6, 7, 8. On 
the 15th, I returned home and found my family well. 

April 16th — I left home for Pennsylvania. 17th — I was in a 
place called Turkey. 18th— At the Monocacy. 19th— Held 
a meeting in the forenoon in what is called Paradise ; in the 
evening at Stickler's. Here we had a two-days' meeting on 
the 20th and 21st ; administered the Sacrament of the Lord's 
Supper : blessed be the Lord for all his mercies. I preached 
in the evening at Strasburg. 22d — I had an appointment at M. 
S's. 23d, 24th and 25th — We had a Sacramental meeting at 
the Sinking Spring ; I preached the first day from Psaim 9 : 
Glory be to God, it was a blessed time. 26th — This day I came 
in company with Br. George Geetiiig, to what is called Ber- 
ner's Church, but we were not permitted to preach therein ; so 
Br. Geeting spoke in the grave-yard adjoining the church, to a 
numerous congregation, with remarkable power. 27th — W» 
held a meeting at a place called the Black Ridge Church ; here 
we were also refused to preach in the church, and brother Geet- 
ing spoke in the School House adjoining. 28th — I preached at 
M. S's., from Psalm 34 — v. 15. 29th — Was our appointment 
at a church called Pibob's ; Br. Geeting spoke in the forenoon, 
and I in the afternoon, from John 3 — v. 14. 30th — This day 
our Quarterly Meeting commenced at Br. BrakseFs ; I made 
the beginning by speaking from Luke 11 — v. 21, 22. 

May 1 — This forenoon Br. Geeting preached from Psalm 47 ; 
in the afternoon, Br. Boehm gave an interesting discourse from 
these words : "The Son of man is come, to seek and to save 
that which is lost." 2d — This day we had a great time : the 
grace of God wrought powerfully among the people ; all were 
melted into tears, and I hope there was lasting good done. 3d — 
This day we set out from Swatara ; we rode the whole day 
over hills and through valleys ; in the evening we arrived at 
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iag at candle light ; I suppose the people here are very ignor- 
ant about religion : may the good Lord have mercy on them. 
4th — To-day we arrived at SunOury : all this day long the Lord 
wag precious to my soul, and I was enabled to rejoice in the 
Lord my God : blessed be his holy name, forever. 5th — This 
day Brother Geeting preached in Sunhury,from Matih. 28 — v. 
19, 20. 6th — This day we rode into Eurlalo Valley, stppt fcj 
the night at Stows ; a few persons assembled, and we held v a 
class-meeting ; several were concerned about the salvation of 
their souls. 7th — This day a Quarterly Meeting is to com- 
mence here; I am to preach, and feel myself poor and needy : 
my prayer is — Lord revive thy work, revive it first in my poo? 
heart, and enable me to say something : to thy name's glory. 
1 sooke from Romans S — v. 17, with tolerable liberty. 

6th — This forenoon, Er. Geeting spoke to the people with 
demonstration and power; I think not a few were convinced of 
their awful situation. In the afternoon, 1 spoke from these 
words — "Row shall we escape, if we neglect so great salva- 
tion;" the meeting continued. On the 9th we had a powerful 
time, many poor souls confessed openly that they had rebelled 
against their God, lamented that they spent their best days in 
sin and folly, and cried for mercy. Among the rest, a woman 
came forward leading her daughter by the hand, both crying* 
The mother said, here is my poor child ; for some time she has 
opposed her husband in religion, but now she is convinced of her 
error, and seeks an interest in your prayers : the daughter cry- 
ing, "O ! yes, pray for me, for I am lost forever." Blessed he. 
God, she, with many others found mercy. In the afternoon we 
rode to Middle-creek, where we held a meeting in the evening. 
10th — We commenced our journey towards home, and arrived 
on the 12th. On the 14th, 15th and 16th, we held a three-days' 
meeting at the Anlietam, not far from Br. Geeting's. 

October 12th — This day I left home for Virginia. 13th — I 
preached at Henry Crams, 14th — In Millers-town. 15th — A 
Sacramental meeting commenced at Stoney Creek ; I delivered 
the first discourse from Psalm 40. 16th — Br. Geeting preach- 
ed with uncommon power. The 17th was a blessed time, many 
sinners were convicted, and I trust some happily converted to 
God. 18th — I preached at Snkler's, near Lynnville's Creek, 
from Matthew 5 — v. 3. In the evening I came to an uncle of 
mine, a preacher of the Mennonite society ; here 1 spoke with 
considerable liberty from Psalm 34 — v. 15. 19th \ was this 
day greatly indisposed, with a pain in my head, and severe 
tooth ache, but tried to preach at J. P's., near Smith's Creek, in 
the forenoon, from Luke 17 ; and by candle light, from Psalm 
84— v. 15. On the 20th I rode to Messinurte ; on the 21st 
preached here with uncommon liberty, from Matthew 5 — v. B. 
At candle light, I spoke at Br. Hiestand's, from Psalm 34— v. 
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Cy (Ki them. 22d — This day I rode from Messinurte to the forks 
of the Shenandoah ; staid for the night with Jacob Weaver; hs 
was very sick, and apparently had no knowledge of himself. 23cl 
— I preached at the house of J. Fa., in the forenoon, from the 
words — "It is time that Judgment should begin at the house of 
God in the afternoon the Lion roared wonderfully. 24tb — I 
had meeting at the house of a widow, whose husband had lately 
died. I spoke from Matthew 5— v. 3 ) but the people appear- 
ed cold and lifeless. 25th — This forenoon I spoke in Newtown, 
from Hebrew 12 — :\\ 15 ; the Lord was present. At evening 
I preached in Winchester, to a large congregation, irom Psalm 
84. 26th This forenoon I visited" two criminals in this place, 
under sentence of death, conversed and prayed with them ; it 
appeared to make some impression upon one of them, but th© 
other seemed altogether hardened : may the Lord in his rich 
mercy grant them a view of their real situation, and save them 
before it is eternally too late. On the 28th, i again returned 
home. 

December 23d — To-day I rode from home to'Chambersburg ; 
the weather was so cold that I could hardly stand it to ride, 
25th Christmas Day, I preached here in Chambersburg. 
The 26th, at J. Hoover's ; in the afternoon I returned to town, 
and preached again in the evening ; many persons desired that 
our preachers should visit them frequently, and preach in this 
place. 

Januarv 7th, 1797 — This day I went again cn the circuit 
8th— I preached at A. Shue's, from Matth. 5— -v. 7, 8, 9. The 
9th, I came to Br. Hoffman's, spoke from Luke 14— v.. 17. 
The words preached made no impression on the people at this 
place, because of discord among the brethren : O ! for union 
and brotherly love. W e endeavored to settle the difference 
which existed, and hope I succeeded. 10th — I filled the ap- 
pointment at Nichodemus's ; spoke from Luke 17, of the ten 
lepers ; in the afternoon I preached at Peter Kemp's, from 2d. 
Peter, 1 — v. 5. 11th- — At'Sprunker's, from Psalm 91. 13th 

At Pipe Creek, from Psalm 39— v. 5. 14th— At Br. Krebs*, 
from Romans 8 — v. 12. 15th — I preached in the forenoon from 
John 5 — v.24 ; in the evening at reter Kemp's, jr. from Luke 
IS — -v. 7 ; "Cut him down, why cumber it the ground." 16th 
preached a funeral sermon, from John 5 — v. 24. 17th — : I 
was again at a funeral and tried to speak in the English lan- 
guage, because most people did not understand the G-errnan. On 
fiie 18th I returned home. 

February 3 — This evening I preached at Hagers-town, from 
Romans 8— v. 17. 4th — I set off on the circuit : may the Lord 
accompany me, and give me grace to preach his gospel. 5th — I 
preached at Br. Smith's, from Psalm 1 ; before preach ins;, I felt 
my inability and ignorance very severely, but blessed be God, 
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on the present occasion. In the evening we had a Prayer meet- 
ing at Faber's. 6th— This day I preached at Br. Hoffman's, 
with considerable success. O ! that the living Jesus would 
grant unto poor unworthy me, more grace to do his will in all 
things. Although i am not worthy, I am needy ; by his grace 
lam determined to continue in the straight & narrow way, come 
what will. 7th— I preached at J. N 5 s."from Luke 13— v. 6 to 
9 3 tb an attentive congregation; in the afternoon at Peter Kemp's, 
from Luke 11 v. 21 to 23, inclusive. 8th — This morning J 
had to ride 15 miles to my appointment, no matter, when the 
heart is only filled with the love of Jesus, all things become ea- 
sy. I arrived at D. St's. in time, and spoke on Hebrew 12 — v. 
25 ; in the evening I preached at Frederick-town, from Psalm 
1— v. 1, 2, 3. 9th— Bless God for the determination which I 
felt this morning, to live for God, and him alone : Lord help me 
to do and sul>er thy will. I preached this day from Luke 13 — 
v. 6 to 9 ; the Lord was with us, especially did lie bless us in 
family worship. 10th — This day I spoke to" a little flock, from 
Matthew 5 — v. 9. 11th — I had meeting at Br. Kemp's; spoke 
with liberty ; many of the hearers were lively, especially the 
young people : bless*the Lord. Sunday 12th — To-day I preach- 
ed at Br. Bovey's, from Jeremiah 48 — v. 11 ; the word spoken 
made considerable imoressicn. At candle light we had meet- 
ing at Peter Kemp's ; I spoke on Luke 11— v. 21, 22, 23. On 
the 13ih, I returned home. 

February 24th — This clay I left home and rode to Chambers- 
burg. 28th — I preached at the Rocky Spring, from Luke 13 
v. G ; in the evening at Chambershurg, from Romans 8 — v. 17. 
28 th — I preached of the ten lepers, Luke 17. 

March 1st — This day 1 preached at Br. Lehman's, from 1st 
Peter, 4— v. 1. 2d— I returned home. On the 3d, 4th, and 
5th, I attended a Quarterly Meeting- of the English brethren, 
in Frederick county* 7th — This day my only daughter was 
married to Jacob Hess : may the Lord bless them both ; this 
day also when I had sat down to write this, I received the mel- 
ancholy intelligence that a cousin of mine, Z. M., was instant- 
ly killed by a loaded wagon running over him. O ! how pre- 
carious is the life of man. 

April 16th — This day I preached in the vicinity of Green- 
castle, from 2d. Corinth." 5. l8th — J started again on the cir- 
cuit; preached in the forenoon at Schnebiy's school-house, from 
Psalm 81 ; m the afternoon, from Revelation 3— v. 21.— 20th 
This day I had an appointment at Br. Stadtler's. 21st— To-day 
I travelled across the South Mountain to Fmmittsburg ; here 
I saw the power of God in the storm. A few days ago, a hur- 
ricane passed through these parts, and laid waste every thing in 
its course ; on a piece of land perhaps severed hundred acres in 
extent, not a tree was left standing, all were either torn up by 
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diameter, lying across each other; I found it difficult to get 
along, I came to a house which the storm had thrown down to 
the lower story. I preached this day at Brother Herbaugh's ; 
here the storm had also done great damage, the barn was unco- 
vered, several out-houses levelled to the ground ; in an extensive 
orchard near the house, barely a tree was left standing; I do 
not recollect of ever having witnessed such destruction. O i God, 
Omnipotent I what is poor insignificant man ; when thy guar- 
<lian care anl protection is withdrawn — thunder, lightning, 
storm and wind, all call aloud — cc Set thine house in order, and 
prepare to meet thy God." 221 — I preached in the afternoon 
in Emmittsburg, from Hebrews 12; v. 15; in the evening, at 
John Kr., from Revelation 3; v. 19, 29 ; here I had a. large 
congregation, but what impressions were made, if any, is known 
alone to the searcher of hearts. 23d — -This morning, blessed be 
God, I am well : my prayer to God, and sincere des've is to love 
my Saviour with a perfect heart ; I preached to day at Pipe 
Creak School House, from Hebrews 12 ; v. 15; rode to Liber- 
ty, and put up for the night with old Brother' Adam Lehman. 
24th — This day I preached here from Revelation 3 ; v. 19, 20. 
25th — I had an appointment and preached at John Bovey's ; in 
the afternoon at I 3 . K's. 28th — This day I had meeting at Pe- 
ter Kemp's, sen.; while speaking, I was very sensible of my 
own inability ; without grace I can do nothing : O ! Lord, re- 
vive thy work in my heart — O ! for more true religion and sin- 
cere piety ; then I believe my preaching could be of more ef- 
fect. 27th — This day I had two appointments ; in the forenoon 
1 preached at J. N's., on Carroll's Manor; in the afternoon at 
Fr. Hoffman's, from Genesis 19; v. 11; rode after meeting to 
P. K's , and lodged there for the night. 28th— This morning I 
felt the Lord precious to my soul in private prayer, preached at 
A. S's., from Revelation 3; v. 19, 20 ; rode from thence home, 
and found my family well : bless the Lord. 

The next day, April 29th, I again left home for Pennsylva- 
nia : my prayer is, continually, O ! Lord, create in me a clean 
heart, bless my family and convert each of them. I rode this 
day a considerable distance, and staid for the night with a cer- 
tain M., in York county : may the Lord bless him and those of 
his household. Sunday 30th — Bless the Lord that I am yet on 
praying ground ; Lord Jesus, be thou with a poor worm, and 
grant that he may this day sp?ak in thy name, and in thy pow- 
er, to poor sinners. This day I came to Bleymeister's, and 
preached from Luke 17 ; v. 13, 14, 15 ; the people here were 
very attentive ; in the afternoon I preached in Frey's church, 
from 1 Peter 4 ; v. 17 ; the word seemed to take effect, several 
persons burst into tears : bless the Lord for all his mercies ; O ! 
that thousands on thousands might be converted to God. I 
lodged this night with Brother ft St. 

May 1st — This day I preached below Lancaster, from Luke 

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IT ; v. 12, 13. 2d— I did not rest well last night, but still my 
heart was thankful that it was out of hell; had two appointment 
f his day ; the Lord was with us, glory be to his name. 3d — This 
day I rode to the Schuylkill, and lodged with a preacher of the 
Mennonites. 4th — This morning we crossed the Schuylkill 
river, Brother Boehm, Crum and two more, were in company ; 
we all staid for the night with Brother John H., in Springfield* 
5th — This day we visited the friends in these parts. 6th — This 
day we arrived at Peter Kobers, where a three days' meeting is 
appointed. About eight days ago, Brother Kober's barn was 
t struck by lightning, and nearly the whole building was consu- 
med. 7th — This day I preached from Hebrews 12 ; v. 17; 
the work of grace appears to the people in these parts, (a few 
excepted) a strange doctrine : O ! may the Lord have mercy on 
them. 9th — This day I preached near the Lehigh river, from 
Romans *3 ; v. 17 ; here also the people are very ignorant with 
respect to experimental religion ; O ! what moral darkness ; 
Lord, speak, and light will illuminate their minds. 10th — To- 
day I arrived at Bethlehem, a Moravian town. One of the 
brethren accompanied me in visiting the school and other insti- 
tutions ; neatness and cleanliness prevailed throughout, and I 
can say, that I never have seen a place of such morality. I 
made the enquiry, of several individuals, whether they enjoyed 
experimental religion in the soul ; some of them answered my 
queries handsomely, but to others the question appeared rather 
strange, or perhaps inquisitive : may the Lord convert every 
soul of them that are yet unconverted, for they are surely a wor- 
thy people. I crossed the Lehigh river two different times to- 
day, at Bethlehem and Aliens-town ; at the latter place I also 
had to cross a stream called Jordan, then through Mauch Chunk 
at the Big Spring, to Macedon. I called at a rich man's house 
and requested to lodge with him, but he refused to receive me ; 
so I put up at a public house. At bed time, I requested permis- 
sion of the landlord to have family prayers, which was readily 
granted ; with the observation, he wished to have all such cus- 
tomers. 11th — This day I came through Koonstown and Eea 1- 
ine: ; in the latter place there are many Germans, but it is to be 
fsared not many that love God and work righteousness: O that 
the light of me'Tv may beam upon their benighted minds. A t 
night-fall I arrived at a friend's by the name of J. Hemp, 
who entertained me very friendly. 12th — To-day I remained 
here to rest myself, but time hung heavily upon me. 13th — 
This day a great meeting is to commence at the Sinking Spring : 
O ! may Almighty God grant his blessings, for Paul may plant 
and Apollos may water ; the increase is of the Lord. Brother 
Draksel delivered the first discourse ; the good Lord displayed 
his power. 14th — Brother Fremmer preached first, other 
brethren followed, then we broke bread in remembrance of the 
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|M>wer, and there was a great collection of people from far and 
near; many of them felt the spirit of God striving powerfully 
with their souls : to me it was a blessed time ;— the meeting' con- 
iinued, 15th— 1 lodged at Brother A. K's. 16th— This day I 
feel determined by grace divine to love my God supremely. 
17th— To-day I preached in Heller's church, from 1st. Peter, 
4; v. 17, with great liberty ; the people seemed greatly effect- 
ed at meeting while under the sound of the word preached ; but 
I believe many do stifle the good impressions, by vain discourses 
when returning to their homes. Lord have mercy on the peo- 
ple. ISth^-This day I preached at Strasburg, from Philiippi- 
ans 2 ; v. 12, 13 ; my mind was seriously concerned for the 
salvation of souls. After meeting I visited a sick man, appa- 
rently near his dissolution; I prayed with him: O! may the 
Lord visit his soul in mercy. 19th— This morning I enjoy 
bodily health, but am rather poor in spirit: O ! Lord, revive 
thy work in my poor soul ; to-day I had an appointment to 
preach at Brother Martin Boehm's, 20th — This day a three 
days 5 meeting commenced at Brother Abr. R's. Br. Chris- 
tian C rum preached first ; I gave an exhortation. We had, 
blessed be God, a good time. 21st — This clay the grace of God 
was powerfully displayed ; several brethren delivered the word 
with energy and power ; on the sacramental occasion we had a 
melting time, many approached the table of the Lord with 
streaming eyes. 22d — This forenoon we had our Love feast; 
it surely was a great time ; the brethren and sisters spoke freely 
and feelingly of the dealings of God with their souls, many 
were filled with the dying love of Jesus, some even to 
over-flowing, even my poor soul received a substantial blessing : 
.glory be to God and the Lamb forever. 23d — This day I had 
to transact some worldly business, by which my mind was in 
some measure disturbed; towards evening I had again collected 
myself and staid for the night with Br. Ewi. 24th — This fore- 
noon we had a meeting at Liberty ; in the afternoon f preached in 
Schafxer's- town, from Luke 17; v. 12; at candle-light we held 
another meeting, the people were very attentive : may the Lord 
grant them grace not to be forgetful hearers of the word, but 
doers of the same. 25th — This day I came through Meyer's- 
town, and had a meeting at old Br. Martin Shuey's. 28th — 
To-day I preached in a school-house near the Little Swatara ; 
the word made considerable impression : bless the Lord for his 
goodness. 27th— This day a Sacramental meeting is to com- 
mence at a certain Martin K rider's, near Lebanon : O ! Lord, 
bless the meeting, that sinners may be converted to God, thy 
children revived, and backsliders' reclaimed. Brother Crtmi 
delivered the first discourse ; in class meeting the Lord was es- 
pecially near, many hearts were tendered, and tears flowed iu 
abundance. 

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ful blessing at ike hand of God ; I could net remain any longer 
in bed, but arose, praising and shouting, giving glory to God for 
ail bis mercies and compassion to unworthy me. Er. Eoehm 
preached the first sermon this forenoon ; Br. Crum followed ; 
in the afternoon 1 spoke from Psalm 2 ; v. 5 to 8 ; in the even- 
ing we celebrated the dying love of Jesus by partaking of the 
Lord's Supper. 29th— This was the last day of our meeting;, 
and the best day of the feast ; many were so filled with the love 
of Jesus, that like at Pentecost, they appeared drunken ; my 
heart also was not left empty, but how can it be otherwise when 
grace fievvs so abundantly out of the well of salvation: all may 
partake, all may come and drink of the water of life freely; 
without money and without price. In the afternoon we depart- 
ed from our brethren, rede through Millers-town, crossed the 
Swatara river, and lodged at Mr. Snyder's, who received us 
very friendly. 30th- — This day we had a meeting at Mr. Hahn's, 
in Beckston ; the people paid uncommon attention to the word 
spoken ; the grace of God wrought powerfully among them | 
nearly all ct them promised to seek the Lord : may God 
strengthen this resolution . This evening we came through Har- 
risburg, crossed the Susquehanna, and staid for the night witn 
Br. John Erb. 31st — This morning I felt myself in good 
plight, both bodiljr and spiritually, for which I desire to be truly 
thankful ; visited several families in these parts, and came to 
Br. David Sneider's, on Canogoquin, where we were received 
with gladness and very friendly entertained : may the Lord bless 
them for it abundantly. I found a preacher here of the Men- 
nonites ; in conversation w r e happened to stumble on the subject 
of the straight gate, mentioned by our Lord in his sermon on 
the mount ; he would have it to signify conscience, and contend- 
ed strongly to maintain his opinion : may God grant^him a bet- 
ter knowledge of his word. Sister Snider told me she had felt 
tor sometime past a desire to be baptised, but at the present time 
this desire was lost; she therefore felt some anxiety of mind, 
but assured me that whenever this desire would return, she 
would take up the cross and be baptised : may God baptise her 
with the Holy Ghost and with fire. 

June 1st— 'This morning we made an early start towards home. 
2d — This forenoon about 11 o'clock we arrived at rny hou^e : at 
3 o'clock we had a meeting, Br. Draksel and Crum both spoke 
with power. 3d — This morning, blessed be God, 1 am in good 
health , and more than ever determined by grace divine, to ofTer 
myself up a living sacrifice to my Lord and Master, to spend and 
be spent in his service; this day the Sacramental meet- 
ing commenced at or near the Antietam ; even at the 1 e- 
ginning the Lord w r as present in power. In the evening we held 
a Prayer meeting at Br. Samuel Baker's ; several brethren from 
Baltimore were present; we had an excellent time. 

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from Ephesians 2 ; v, 1 to 6, inclusive. O ! how conclusively 
did he reason ? how did he endeavor to persuade his hearers to 
work out the salvation of their souls? how did he try to convince 
all of the necessity of vital, experimental religion, and a thor- 
ough change of heart ? The congregation of people was un- 
commonly large, and all seemed to pay the most profound atten- 
tion. Poor unworthy me had to exhort after him ; then Otter- 
bein and Geeting administered the Lord's supper ; Br. Draksel 
preached in the afternoon. 5th — This day we had an exceedin gly 
glorious time ; a great number, both males and females, young 
people and hoary headed sinners were convicted, and some hap- 
pily converted to God: blessed be the name of the Lord, he m 
gracious and full of mercy. 8th — I tried to preach in Hagers- 
iown. 9th — In McCoimelPs Cove, in Pennsylvania. 10th — 
To-day I had to ride a considerable distance in a very mountain- 
ous country, to my next appointment. 

Sunday 11th— This forenoon J preached from 1st. Peter, 4; 
v. 17, to attentive hearers; in the afternoon at Little, Conoco- 
cheague, from Romans 8 ; v, 17. 12th — I returned home. 13th 
— -I rode to Martinsburg 3 Berkley county, Virginia. 14th — 
This day 1 heard a Mr. Wm. Ball preach in Martinsburg, in 
the Court House ; he called himself a Universalian preacher. 
After preaching., I .had a conversation with him wich respect to his 
doctrine which f heard him advance ; he said it was unnecessary 
to preach any future punishment; said Moses did not know 
more of futurity than his horse, at least he wrote nothing about 
it ; that our God was a benevolent being, and that it was his du- 
ty after bringing man into existence, not only to provide for, but 
to deal kindly with him, just as much as it was the duty of pa- 
rents to provide for their offspring, and do them all the good they 
stood in need of : poor soul I I thought the man had lost his sen- 
ses and was deranged, a more fit subject for the hospital than a 
preacher of the gospel ; I therefore prayed that the Lord in mer- 
cy might restore to him his reason, and convince him of the er- 
ror of his way. On the 15th T returned home. 

August 9th — This day I left home for the Warm Springs, in 
Virginia; came no farther than Hagers-town, where I staid 
for the night. 10th — I rode in company with Br. Schmucker, 
to the Springs. On the way my heart was made to lejoice, by 
'hearing my fellow traveller relate the dealings of God with him. 
11th — This day we spent at the Springs. 12th— To-day we 
had a meeting eight miles distant from the Springs ; I tried to 
preach first, from Matthew 10 ; v. 28, 29, 30. 

Sunday ISth— This was truly a day of grace. Br. Geeting; 
preached this forenoon ; Br. Schmucker in the afternoon, at the 
Springs. 15th and 16th, was a two days' meeting appointed at 
Sleepy Creek ; I spoke from Romans 8 ; v. 17. At the con- 
clusion of the meeting, a man who was effected with the epilepsy , 
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number ; gome of tfcfem cleared out as fast as they could run ; 
others began to pray, who perhaps had never prayed before ; 
the people requested we should soon visit them again. On the 
17th I returned home. 

. Sunday 20th— This day I had an appointment at the widow 
Ewi's ; in the evening 1 visited a sick man, who to all appear- 
ance is near trying the realities of another world : O ! how ne- 
cessary it is, to reflect when in health, on death and eternity. 
21st — The sick man died. 23d — This day I preached his funer- 
al, from Psalm 39 ; v. 6 to 9. 26th, and Sunday 27th, we had 
a Quarterly Meeting at my house ; it surely was a blessed time. 
28th-— This morning I left horns for Baltimore. 29th — I arri- 
ved in the city ; this evening I saw a very large and bright 
comet in the firmament 30th — This day William Otterbein 
loft the city ; I had come to serve in his place until Ins return : 
may the Lord grant me wisdom to perform the task faithfully, 
and discharge my duty without the fear of man. 31st — I visi- 
ted some of the friends in the city. 

September 1st — This day I went down to what is called Fell's 
Point, to see a Frigate on the stocks ; it is an enormous vessel, 
and is nearly ready to be launched or let down into the water. 
Whilst viewing this ship, I said to myself, what a pity that 
men are not as diligently employed in saving their souls, as they 
are in finding out and providing ways and means to destroy each 
other. 

Sunday 3d— This forenoon I preached in the church, from 
Romans 8 ; v. 17 ; in the afternoon, from Psalm 39 ; v. 6 to 9. 
4th — This day I again visited friends, among the rest a sick 
sister ; it delighted my soul to hear her speak so intelligibly oi 
the plan of salvation. In the evening, we had a blessed'Prayer 
Meeting, which was numerously attended. 

Wm. Otterbein returned to the city on the 5th, in the even- 
ing. 6th — I visited a few of the brethren to take leave of them ; 
at 12 o'clock I left the place, and rode 27 miles to the Poplar 
Springs, where I lodged at a public house. 7th — Tins even- 
ing I came to Br. Peter Kemp's, and staid for the night. 8th 
— This day I visited Br. Geeting ; from thence I rode home 
and found my family well. 

September 19th — I left home again on a journey to Virginia. 
20th — I reached Newtown ; here I met Br. Geeting. I preach- 
ed in the evening from Revelations 3 ; v. 19, 20. 21st — This 
evening I preached in Woodstock, and staid for the night. 22<1 
—This day we had meeting at Br. Ja. P's., in New Market ; 
I spoke from Romans 8 ; v. 1 ; the Lord was present with sav- 
ing power ; in the evening we had a meeting at Mr. Stefiy's, 
and staid here for the night. 23d — This morning I felt myself 
well in body and in spirit, received very early, a particular bles- 
sing in private devotion ; we started for our appointment in 
Rockingham county ; at 11 o'clock a three days' meeting com- 



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menced at Peter Myers's ; I spoke first, from 1st. Peter, 4 ; v, 
17 ; with considerable liberty, but to all appearance it made but 
taint impressions. 

Sunday 24th — This forenoon, Br. Geeting preached with re- 
markable power, from these words : "Whosoever will be my 
disciple, let him take up his cross and follow me." I exhorted 
after him : glory be to God, the Lord was present. Then we 
administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper ; at candle 
light we held a meeting at a Mr. Klein's ; several young peo- 
ple were effected and prayed heartily to God for salvation. 25th 
— This day at the close of the meeting we had a glorious time ; 
the people were so much effected, that most of them cried aloud. 
Blessed be the name of the Lord ; may he deepen the work of 
grace in their hearts. In the evening we had a meeting at Mr. 
Homan's ; here also we had a good time. 26th — This day our 
appointment was with Henry Geeting, son to Brother 
George Geeting ; 1 spoke from Luke 17 ; v. 12, 13. On ac- 
count of a very severe cold which I had taken, I was so hoarse 
that I could hardly speak ; staid for the night with Mr. Brunk. 
27th — This day I preached at a School Mouse near the Shen- 
andoah river, to a numerous assembly, from Luke 17 ; v. 12 to 
15 ; by all appearance the word took effect : in the afternoon I 
rode to Messinurte, and staid for the night with a relative, who 
entertained me very friendly, but it seems cares very little about 
religion : O ! may the good Lord grant him to see the impor- 
tance thereof, before it is eternally too late. 28th — This day 
I preached at a widow's house,, to a numerous congregation, 
who received the word freely. Among the hearers were two 
German Baptist preachers ; I had liberty to declare the counsel 
of God : glory be to his name. I believe some of my audience 
enjoyed religion. 29th — This day I visited Br. Zehring, in 
Woodstock ; rode to John Funkhouser's ; here I met again 
with Br. Geeting, and staid all night. 30th — This day a Sa- 
cramental meeting commenced in Frederick county. I deliv- 
ered the first discourse from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 5 to 8. The peo- 
ple were uncommonly effected ; tears flowed abundantly ; among 
others, an aged man came forward with tears trickling down his 
cheeks, beseeching us to pray with him. With pleasure his re- 
quest was granted ; before the close of the meeting, he experi- 
enced the pardoning love of God in the remission of sin, and 
went home rejoicing : bless the Lord, O ! my soul, for the rich- 
es of his grace. Br. John Senseny and his companion desired to 
be baptised, and made a profession to serve the Lord. I bapti- 
sed them with water : may God for Jesus sake baptise them 
with the Holy Ghost. Sunday, October 1 — This forenoon Br. 
Geeting preached with power and unction from above ; then 
the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was administered ; in the 
evening I preached from Psalm 1, and on the 2d, returned 
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October 4th — I again set off in company with Br. Geeting, 
a journey to Pennsylvania : may the Lord be with us in 
mercy ; guide, guard, and direct us by his unerring spirit. In 
the evening Br. Geeting preached in Chambersburg. 5th— 
This day we travelled through Shippensburg and Carlisle ; at 
night we held a meeting at John Rupp's— -I spoke from Ro- 
mans 5 ; v. I. 6th — This day we crossed the Susquehanna ; 
rode through Karrisbura', Hummelsdorf, Millers-town, and 
lodged in Lebanon. This evening I had to encounter a severe 
temptation ; the power of darkness seemed to hover around me : 
i cried for helping grace to the Lord, who answered my pray- 
er. 7th— This forenoon we had a blessed meeting at Br. M. 
K's.; in the afternoon we preached at Lebanon, rode then to 
Shaffers-town, and staid for the night with Ph. M. 

Sunday 8th — This day the church in this place is to be dedi- 
cated to God : may the Lord assist to perform the task in a man- 
ner acceptable in his sight. This forenoon, the Rev. Mr. Wag- 
oner delivered the first sermon ; in the afternoon, Br. Geeting 
preached with a great blessing; by candle light, the Rev. Mr. 
Hendel delivered a Lamlsome discourse. 9th — The- Rev. M. 
Rahauser preached in the forenoon ; in the afternoon, the Revd ? s. 
Lochman and Williams ; in the evening I preached from He- 
brews 2 ; v. 3. 10th — This evening I preached at Mr. Sent- 
meyer's. 11th — This day I arrived at my father's-in-law ; since 
my last visit, which is about six months, several of my acquaint- 
ances have died ; one of them was my brother-in-law : O ! how 
fleeting and transitory is the life of man. 12th— This evening 
I preached at the house of St. Kr. 13th — This day we held a 
meeting and preached in New Holland ; visited several fami- 
lies. At night I preached at Jacob Bcchman's, to a numerous 
assembly, from Psalm 81 : "Open thy mouth wide, and I will 
fill it :" we had a warm meeting. 14th — This day a three 
days' meeting commenced at Br. Martin Boehm's. I spoke 
first, from 1st. Peter, 3; v. 10, 11, 12, with considerable liber- 
ty. Brs. Fremmer and Geeting followed in exhortation ; at 
night we had a good meeting at Br. Geo. Auers. 

Sunday loth-— Br. Geeting preached this forenoon ; at the 
time of breaking bread many were greatly effected ; in the 
evening, I attended a Prayer meeting at the widow Kindige's, 
a pious sister. She entreated her heavenly father with tears for 
the conversion of her children : may God grant her the request. 
16th — To-day the meeting was brought to a close ; the best wine 
had been Withheld unto the last ; this evening I preached at Br. 
B. B's. 17th — This day we had a meeting about six miles from 
Lancaster, at Chr. N's.fBr. Geeting spoke first with great pow- 
er ; I exhorted. A Mennonite preacher also rose and gave tes- 
timony to the doctrine advanced. I staid for the night with my 
natural sister, in Lancaster ; she appears to be religiously incli- 
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eern appears to be in amassing the riches and treasures of this 
world : may the Lord powerfully arrest him. 18th — This day 
I held a meeting at Abr. Hershey's; preached from Luke 13; 
v. 24 ; it seemed that the word spoken made some impression. 
I staid for the night with my brother-in-law, Abr. Buck waiter. 
19th — 1 preached at Henry Brenneman's, from Psalm 32 ; v. 5, " 
6, 7. 20th— This day I preached not far from Elizabeth-town, 
to a numerous congregation; Among the hearers was a preach- 
er of the Moravian society ; after I had concluded, he arose and 
gave his approbation to the word spoken ; at night I preached 
m Middle-town, to an attentive people. 21st — This day a Sa- 
cramental meeting commenced in Redland, York county, Pa.; 
Br. Fremmer spoke first ; I followed him ; staid for .the night 
with a Mr. JBaef . 

Sunday 22 — This forenoon, Er. Martin Boehm delivered the 
first discourse ; then I spoke from Hebrews 2 ; v. 3. While I 
was speaking, a young woman suddenly arose from her seat and 
exclaimed, 0 ! Lord, I am lost. This created a stir in the con- 
gregation ; one of the Trustees went down on his knees and cri- 
ed for mercy. Another woman commenced crying out that the 
Lord should have mercy on her ; her husband hearing her, 
made his way to the seat, and there they both wept bitterly : 
bless the Lord. To me and many others this was a precious 
time. 23d — This forenoon we had our Love feast ; the brethren 
and sisters declared willingly what God had done for their souls, 
and when the meeting closed, they retired, greatly strengthened 
and encouraged. At night I preached three miles from Car- 
lisle, from Psalm 34 ; v. 17. 24th— This day at Meyer's 
church ; but a few assembled, on account of wet weather ; rode; 
this evening to John Sneider's ; held a Prayer meeting ; the 
people requested that we should visit them also, and dispense un- 
to them the word of life. 25th — This day I travelled through 
Shippensburg to Chambersburg, and lodged with A. L. This 
day I was very sensible of my own unworthiness : O ! God, 
create within me a clean heart. 26th — I returned heme. 

Sunday 29 — This forenoon I preached at Carey's meeting 
house ; at night at Peter Poller's, from Isaiah 44 ; v. 22. 31st 
— I left home to go round the circuit, preached at Chr. King's, 
from Romans 5 ; v. 1,2,3. About dusk I came to old Br. 
Hoover's ; he had lost his companion since I was here the last 
time. 

November 1st — This evening I preached at Emmittsburg. 
2d — This morning I felt exceedingly poor, and stripped of all 
grace ; O ! God, how shall I preach to my fellow men ; when 
I do not know what to say, I am as a skin in the smoke, yet will 
I remember thy testimonies. O ! my soul, tarry and abide with 
God, and he will make all things well. I preached this fore- 
noon to a number of people, from Romans 5 ; v. 1, 2, 3 ; many 
hearts were effected ; some of them began to shout. 3d — This 



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day I spoke in Woodsbury, from Luke 13 ; v. 24 to 28 ; here 
are a few that receive the word with joy. I came this evening 
to John Stahl's, and staid for the night. 4th — This day I tried 
to preach here, from Matthew 5 ; v. 3 to 6, inclusive. 

Sunday. November. 5 — This forenoon I preached from Ro- 
mans 5; v. 1, 2, 3j rode to Peter Kemp's, Jr., and preached 
from Isaiah 44 \ v. 22. 6th — This day I crossed the Monocacy , 
found Er. Peter Kemp, sen, very ill. I gave an exhortation 
and prayed ; the sick I rother rested this night tolerably well. 
7th — This day I preached at the Manor, at John Ni's., from 
Matthew 5 ; v. 3 to 6. Sth — I spoke at Fr. KoiTman's; from 
Isaiah 44 ; v. 22. 9th — I returned home, found my family well ) 
presently received intelligence that old Br. Daniel Lederman 
had departed this life, and is to be buried the day after to-mor- 
row, i 1th — This day I attended the funeral of Mr. Lederman, 
Sunday 12th — This day I preached at Martinsburg, Ya., from 
2d Peter, 2 — v 2. 20th — The weather was cold, and so were 
iny hearers ; they considered for some time, whether they 
should suffer me to preach in the church ; may the Lord have 
mercy on them. 

December 29 — This day I preached at Palmer's, to a 
numerous congregation. 25th — Christmas day, I was at the fu- 
neral of sister Shank; Br. Greeting spoke first, I followed him ; 
this evening Er. Caleb preached at my house with power and 
i y reat blessing. 26th — This forenoon I preached at Peter 
^todticr's, rode thence to Br. Nichodemus's and staid for the 
night. 27th — I preached at Emmittsburg, from John 3 — v. 14, 
15. 23lh — at John Kr's. from John 1 ; v. 8 ; rode to Woods- 
bury and lodged with a Mr. Moses Grevbill ; found him in dis- 
tress for the salvaticn of Lis soul ; may the Lord remember him 
in mercy. 23th — This day 1 tried td preach here from John 3 ; v. 
14, 15. Br. Kesler came and we rode together to L. St's. and 
siaid for the night. 30th — This dav 1 preached from Luke 2 ; 
v. 29, 30,31. 

Sunday 31st — This forenoon I preached at Br. Bovey's, from 
John 3; v. 16 to 18 inclusive; in the even&g from John 1. 
He came unto his own, but his own received him not, &c. 

January 1st, 1798 — This day I preached at old Peter Kemp's, 
blessed be God I had power and liberty to declare the counsel 
of God. The English brother Diehl was also present, and spoke 
after me. 2d — 1 preached at the Manor, from John 1 ; v. 11, 
12, 13. 3d: — At Br. Kemp's, this was a blessed meeting : 
rode in the afternoon to Peter Kemp's and stayed for the night ; 
where I read the best part of the night, in a book written 
by Joseph Allien, a very valuable work ; he treats the subject 
of conversion in a masterly manner. 4th— This day I reached 
home with considerable difficulty, owing to theileet, it was dan- 
gerous to ride, but the Lord preserved me from all evil ; my 
family was well, but my old neighbor, Conrad Rogmire, had 
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On the 13th & Sunday the 14th, a two day?' meeting was held 
at Andrew Smith's, it was a good meeting. 17th — Today 1 
preached at George Ewi's. This day I rode to Sam. Ws: at 
candle light, we had meeting at old sister Ewi's. 21st — I 
preached at Carey's, from Luke 11; v. 21, 22, 23. 22J — I 
was home ; at night Br. Caleb Ci. preached at my housa with 
power—bless the Lord. 23d — This day I left home ; m the 
evening I preached at Br. Nicodemus's, from Luke 11 ; v. 12 
to 15. The 24th I preached at Emmittsburg, from John 5 ; 
v. 6 ; rode to Br. Krebs's and stayed with him for the night. 
25th — I preached from Psalm 1 ; v. 3, 4. 5, and held class meet- 
ing; when our good Master, in his rich mercy, did bless us pow- 
erfully ; role to Woodsbury and lod ed w.th Br. Greybill. 26 fa 
— To-day I preached hare, from Jbhn 1 ; v. 16 and 17. Al- 
though I spoke with considerable liberty, still the word did not 
appear to make the desired impression, but I suppose the fault is 
in me. O ! that I had more of the mind that is in the Lord 
Jesus, then I would be more* useful. 27th — This day we had 
a most dreadful snow storm, which prevented the people from 
attending meeting; towards evening I rode to John Cronise's 
and stayed for the night. 

Sunday 28th — This was a remarkably cold day ; in the fore- 
noon I preached at Bovey's, from John 1 ; v. 16, 17, 18. In 
the afternoon at P. K's., from Matthew 19 ; v. 27 to 29, inclu- 
sive. 29th — This day I visited a sick man in Middletown, and 
held a meeting at Jacob Bowlus's. 30th — I returned home. 

February 1st— This day I left home again for Carlisle. Oa 
my way I visited several friends and lodged for the night with 
Brother Andrew L's. We had a profitable time in conversa- 
tion and prayer with several neighbors, who had visited the 
house in the evening. 2d — This day I visited several families 
in Chambersbjtrg ; rode to John H's.; formerly this man was 
deeply concerned for the salvation of his soul ; but alas ! he is 
again turned to the husks ; what a pity : may the good Lord 
look on him in mercy and heal his back-sliding. 1 rode to a 
certain P. B's.; formerly a school-fellow of mine; had not seen 
him for a longtime. Here I met with a friendly reception, and 
was rejoiced to fni him &nd his companions determined to 
find their way to heaven. 3d — This day I came through Ship- 
pensburg and Newville to Br. David Snyder's ; the appoint- 
ment which I had sent had not arrived ; therefore, hearing that 
a Mcnnonite meeting was appointed in the neighborhood, I con- 
cluded to attend the same. 

Sunday 4th — On my arrival this morning at the meeting 
house, the preacher requested me to preach in his place. I 
spoke from John 3 ; v. 16 to 18 inclusive ; may the Lord bless 
the word spoken. In the afternoon, I preached at the widow 
Bear's, from Luke 11; v. 21 to 23. The 5th— This day I 
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Snyder for the night. 5th — I rode to Muckville Town- 
ship ., and lodged with one Miller. 7th— This forenoon I preach- 
ed to a numerous and attentive congregation, from Luke 17 ; 
v. 12, IS, 14 ; may the Lord bless the word. In the afternoon 
I preached at Slosser's, from Hebrews 12 ; v. 15. I was very 
much fatigued, but the Lord gave power of utterance— the peo- 
ple received the word with joy — some were convicted and cried 
for mercy, and entreated that I should visit them again ; may 
the Lord bless the seel sown in his name. 8th — This day 
I came to Shippeiisburg and preached to about fifty attentive 
hearers in the school house, from Peter 4 ; v. 17, 18 : the land- 
lord with whom I had slept and left my horse, invited me to dine 
with him ; but 1 Lad already engaged to dine with a Mr. Kearns, 
a saddler by trade, and a pious, religious character : he related 
to me, that h Is Lutheran brethren were very much concerned on 
Lis account, because, as they expressed themselves, he had fallen 
from, or denied the faith. But, said he, I never before had any 
saving faith, being totally blind in things pertaining to religion, 
and ignorant of the work of grace, wrought by the spirit of God, 
in the soul. At the same time, added he, I also like the rest of my 
brethren, think highly of you and of your religious proficien- 
cy. But when it pleased God to open my eyes, I perceived that I 
was on the broad roaci to Hell and destruction, yea, verily almost 
in the jaws of eternal death. O Lord ! have mercy — how many 
are secure in the same situation ; may the good Lord awaken 
and convict scores and hundreds, aye, thousands of this multi- 
tude of ignorant sinners. I rode to Eocky Sprigs, stayed for 
the night with John Xiuber ; had this night an unpleasant 
dream. OLord! cleans 3 and purify toy heart. 9th — This 
day I preached from John 3 ; v. 14 to 18 ; rode towards evening 
to Chambersburg and lodged with a pious family, by the name 
of Hock. 10th — This day I had a meeting at a certain house, 
the owner's name was Tutwiler — I preached from Luke" 11 ^ v. 
22, 23. 

Sunday 11th — This day we had meeting at Wen ger's; I was 
so feeble and faint that I thought I should not be able to speak 
a word : but glory be to God, he gave me strength when I crJh- 
ed on his name for help. 12th — This day we had a blessed 
meeting at the widow Sumbrod's ; I preached to a numerous 
on^recration. 13th — To-day I returned home. 

Sunday 18th — I preached at Palmer's, from Psalm 38 ; v. 6, 
7, 8. 24th — I rode to Loudoun county, Va. 

Sunday 25th — I preached at the widow Krumback's. The 
27th I returned home. March 4th — This day I preached in 
Hagers-town, from these words, — fC As Moses lifted up th-3 
serpent ih the wilderness, &c." 18th — I preached at the 
school house, from John 5; v. 7. The 19 m I set out on the 
circuit, and spoke at Ch. K's., from the same words. 20th — I 
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mostly young people; rode in the afternoon to Emmittsburg 
and spoke at candle-light to a house full of people, from Isaiah 
52; v. 7. 21st — This morning I felt myseli remarkably stripe 
and poor in spirit, but formed a resolution to lie at the feet of Je- 
sus, and plead for assisting* grace until he would have mercy on 
me ; (3 i Lord, if I am to preach, I pray thee to give grace and 
power of utterance, yea the unction from above, and if i am to 
hold my peace, thy will be done. I tried to preach at J. K's., 
from John 5; v. 7 ; the Lord was with me, blessed be his holy 
:name. 22d — This day I preached in Woodsbury , from the same 
words. 23d — I preached in Liberty, from Isaiah 52 ; v. 7.; in 
the afternoon at J. Ra ? s.; rode to Br. Shryock's, and held 
class meeting : bless the Lord we had a glorious time. 24th — - 
This day we had meeting at Bovey's. Owing to a heavy rain 
which fell last night, the water courses were very high, which 
prevented many from attending meeting. I rode in company 
with Br. Kesler, to John Cronise's ; we had to cross Fishing 
Creek, which we found very high and rapid: in the name of 
God we ventured into the stream ; I reached the opposite bank 
in safety, but Br. Kessler was not so successful; the force oi 
the water took his horse a considerable distance down the stream. 
I saw my beloved brother in mminent danger of his life, and 
could afford him no assistance. After swimming some distance 
the horse gained the sho^ tor which preservation we were truly 
thankful. 

Sunday 25th — This day I preached at Peter Kemp's, Jr. 
from Isaiah 52; v. 7, 8. 26th — I preached a funeral sermon at 
this place, from Hebrews 12 ; v, 15. A great number of peo- 
ple had collected on the occasion, and I believe the word spoken 
made considerable impression ; I rode towards evening to Fred- 
erick-town, and staid for the niglit. 27th — This day my ap- 
pointment was at Peter Kemp's, sen 28th— I preached at J. N 's. ; 
rode in the afternoon to Br. Bobler's, and staid for the night. 
29th — This day I preached here with great liberty, from John 
5 ; v. 6, 7, 8 ; the Lord was with us in mercy ; rode to Mid- 
ciletown and had a meeting at Br. Appleman's. Br. Dr. Senseny 
was present and preached forme; the house was crowded with 
people. 30th — This day as I was riding along on my way home, 
a man called to me from his house, and requested me to stop ; 
on my coming into the house, he told me that he felt himself in 
a very miserable condition ; that a fear had seized on him which 
drove him almost to distraction ; in restlessness he walked about 
not knowing what to do : O ! (added he,) if I could call a thou- 
sand worlds my own, cheerfully would I part with them all, if 
I only could thereby remove this dreadful fear, and restore my 
usual tranquility of mind. He requested also that I should pray 
for him. I told him the best way and only means which I knew 
to get rid of this fear, was to humble himself before his God, 
and advised him to lie at the feet of Jesus, our crucilied Re- 

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deemer, and cry for mercy until he would Lear and answer hk 
prayers, and his fear would he removed. After prayer 
i left him in the hands of God, and before night I arrived at 
home. 

April 25th — I attended a Sacramental meeting: with Brother 
Forrest, on the manor, at the house of Br. Earts. 

May 9th — I preached at Nichodemiis's, from Psalm 81. We 
had a "blessed time. 13th — I spoke at the house of the widow 
Iiogmire. 16th — To-day I set off for Pennsylvania : may 
the Lord be my guide and direct me in his ways ; in the even- 
ing i reached John Ruber's. 17th — To-day I attended a fune- 
ral, and staid all night with Chr. Ruber. 18th — This evening 
1 arrived at Br. David Snyder's ; here I found Br's Boehm 
and Fremmer. 19th — This day commences a Sacramental 
meeting* at Br. Aur. Myers', in Cumberland county : mav the 
Lord grant that sinners may be converted to God, and backslid- 
ers reclaimed. Br. Fremmer spoke first ; then spoke unwor- 
thy me. W e had no particular visible excitement ; I lodged at 
Br. Hiskey's. 

Sunday 20th — This morning I am Well in body, but lo ! how 
]X)or in spirit. O ! for a deeper work of grace in my soul : may 
ihy servants, O Lord ! who are to declare thy counsel this day, 
l>e clothed with the whole armour of God and the garment of 
salvation. O ! Lord, grant them power, wisdom and unction 
from above, to prove workmen, that need not be asha- 
med. In the forenoon, Br. Draksel delivered the first disccurse, 
Br. Boehm followed. In the afternoon, I spoke from Romans 
* ; v. 17 : blessed be the name of the Lord, the word proved 
powerful. At candle light Br. Fremmer preached a powerful 
sermon : the Lord was present in his convicting and converting 
power. 2ist — This day a great number of people were again 
assembled ; Brs. Fremmer and Draksel both spoke powerfully. 
The Lord's Supper was distributed ; after this we had a blessed 
professional meeting or love feast as it is called by some, tears 
flowed in abundance. A woman in the congregation suddenly 
cried out with a loud voice, Lord have mercy on me a poor lost 
sinner, O ! have mercy, Lord Jesus, on my husband and my 
( hildren : we are all undone forever. Both she and her husband 
tell down on their knees, crying and praying for mercy. At 
this sight others were touched, and every heart melted as wax 
] efore the Sun. Glory be to God for all the tears of grief and 
joy shed on the occasion. 22d — This morning, blessed be God, 
J still feel the grace of Jesus in my heart. 1 preached to-day 
at David Shoemaker's, from Reb. 2 ; v. 3. The people here 
are very desirous to hear preaching ; the word spoken had con- 
siderable effect : may the Lord deepen the work of grace. In 
the afternoon I preached at a small village called Reck Hill, find 
lodged with P. L., an old acquaintance of mine. 23d— To-day 
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en treated me to make another appointment soon to preach at 
their house. 24th — This morning I find that I have taken a 
severe cold, have great difficulty to breathe, and cannot speak 
loud enough to be understood; but notwithstanding all this f 
rode La my appointment at Brubacher's ; here I spoke with great 
pain and difficulty. In the evening I preached in Hagers-town. 
25th — To-day I returned home and found my family all well. 
26th, & Sunday 27th, we had a Sacramental meeting at the An- 
iietam ; Brothers Otterbein, Geeting, Grosh, Senseay and my- 
self were present : honor and praise be to God for ail his mer- 
cies ; it surely was a warm time. 29th — This day I left home 
in company with Brs. George Geeting and A. Smith, for Penn- 
sylvania ; at candle light I preached at a certain Mr, Bitzer's, 
in Adams county, from Romans 8 ; v. 17. The people here are 
aenrous to hear preaching. 30th- -To-day we -had meeting in Kel- 
ler's church, and lodged with one Kercold. 31st — To-day we 
preached in a Mennonite meeting-house, Br. Geeting spoke 
first, then a German Reformed preacher, by the name ofllautz. 
In the aiternoon we crossed the Susquehanna, and remained 
for the night with Bartmam 

June 1st — This day I preached from Romans 5 ; v. 1 to 4, in- 
clusive ; in the afternoon I reached Lancaster, where I met t\v o 
of my sisters ; one of them rode with me to my appointment? 
I preached with great liberty, from John 1 ; v. 16. My sister 
praised the Lord for his rich mercy. 2d — To-day we came 
toLitity, visited the preachers in this place; and received a very 
friendly reception. Among the brethren and sisters, we found 
several who love the Lord Jesus Christ. From this we travel- 
led on to Peter Ewi's, where a great meeting is to be held : mar 
the Lord grant us his presence and grace thereunto, Amen. I 
preached nrstlrom Luke 13; v. 6 to 9. Br. John Neidig spoke 
after me. 

Sunday 3d — This day we had a great collection of people. In 
the morning we held our Love feast ; Br. Geeting preached at 
10 o'clock with power and grace ; I exhorted after him in ifeg 
English language, because several of the hearers present did not 
understand the German. In the evening I preached at Seht- 
meyer's, from John 3 \ v. 14, 15. 4th— This day I visited a 
preacher, by the name of Williams, not a great distance from 
Ephrata ; rode from thence to my father Vin-law, and brOther's- 
in-law ; they received me very friendly and cordially, but con- 
version and the work of grace in the soul, appears to them a 
strange work, and the language of Canaan as foreign as if it was 
Hottentot or Chinese. 5th — To-day I preached in Seltenreielfs 
Church, to a numerous and attentive congregation, from He- 
brews 12; v. 15. In this neighborhood I was raised and lived 
for many years ; therefore personally known to many of my 
hearers. Perhaps some of them may have said or at least thought, 
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him ? is lie not tlis carpenter and carpenter's son, Christian N#W3 
comer . Are not his b)vuici\s and sisters still with us ? In the 
anernoon I preached at K neve's, from John 5 ; v. 6, 7. 8, and 
staid for the night at Jacob Boehm's. 6th— This day I preach- 
ed in Strasbtirg, at the house of A. K., a Justice of the Peace ,, 
a very intelligent man. The words of my text were from 
Psalm 39 ; v. 5 to 9 ; from thence I rode home with Br. Mar- 
tin Boehm. After family prayers, when we were just about to 
retire to Led, a son of Br. Boelm/s, who lives about nine miles 
distant, arrived at the house of his parents. He had lately em- 
braced religion, had found the pearl of great price, was yet in 
his first love, of course very happy, so much so, that he expres- 
sed himself in exta.cy of his enjoying heaven and the smiles of 
his Saviour and Redeemer here on earth. His mother, sister 
Boehm, was so rejoiced at the happiness of her youngest son, 
that she could not help shouting and praising God for the bless- 
ing y the father also got happy, and so we had a blessed time of 
it, till alter midnight : glory to God ; — O! that many children 
may be the cause of such joy to their parents. 7th — To-day a * 
great many people were collected here ; I preached from 2d: 
Peter, 1 ; v. 5 to 10 r inclusive. I have reason to believe that 
gome of my hearers were edified : may our good Lord and Mas- 
ter keep his humble followers under his guardian care, for they 
here suffer persecution, derision and contempt, as well as at oth- 
er places. 8th — This day I preached in a barn, near the turn- 
pike road, three miles from Lancaster, from the Proverbs of 
Solomon 1. ; v. 1 to 6, to a great number of people; many of 
them w ere so powerfully convicted, that they cried aloud for 
mercy : my own sister prayed and entreated with a loud voice, 
that, the Lord in his mercy might convert her, her husband 
and her children ; — may the Lord grant her petition and answer 
her prayer. This surely was a day of grace to many a so«L 
In the afternoon I rode in company with some friends, through 
Lancaster, to John Herr's, where I staid for the night. This is 
a fine family : may the Lord bless them with heavenly know-* 
ledge for their kind treatment. 9th— To-day a great meeting 
commenced at Lebanon ; a multitude of persons were assem- 
bled ; I tried to preach first, from John 5 ; v. 6 to 9, but to all 
appearance it made very little impression. In the evening I 
held a meeting at an Ornish brother's house ; he and several of 
his children were convicted and entreated at a throne of grace fcr 
mercy : may the Lord grant them persevering power. 

Sunday 10th — Br. Geeting preached this forenoon w'ith un- 
common power and grace ; -in the aflerncon Br. St. K. and 
others spoke. The Lord put forth his power ; many were con- 
vinced of their lost condition, and strove in agony for mercy > 
until they found redemption in the blood of the Lamb : may 
God grant that they may never lose it. 11th — This day we had 
a meeting at Nefzinger's ; I preached from John 3 ; v, 14, $&j 



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rode to Harrisburg and staid for the night with Br. Redig ; — 
Br. Geeting preached here in the German Reformed Church. 
12th — -To-day we crossed the Susquehanna river ; the corner- 
stone of a Union church or meeting house was to be laid, wherein 
christian preachers of all denominations, are to enjoy the privilege 
of preaching. Such a proceeding or dedication as it may be call- 
ed, I had never yet witnessed, therefore concluded to attend. 
We found a great multitude assembled. Br. Geeting was re- 
quested to deliver the first discourse ; he preached with uncom- 
mon power, from Isaiah 28; v. 16: " Behold,! lay in Zion for a 
foundation; a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-stone, a sure 
foundation ; he that believeth shall not make haste." A Lu- 
theran minister by the name of Herbst, delivered the second 
discourse, I gave an exhortation ; after which they proceeded 
to lay the corner-stone. It was a large square block, in the cen~ 
tre of which a square hole had been cut, and a Bible, a Cate- 
chism, and a Record, describing the names by whom, and the 
conditions on which this building was erected, were then depos- 
ited in this aperture. The Rev. Mr. Hautz concluded the cer- 
emony by giving an exhortation and prayer. In the afternoon 
we rode to Carlisle, and lodged for the night with Br. Hautz, 
who kindly entertained us. 13th — To-day Br. Geeting preach- 
ed hi the German Reformed Church in this place, from Deuter- 
onomy 5 ; v. 29. In the afternoon we rode to Br. Abr. Mey- 
ers' ; here we had in the evening a class and prayer-meeting, 
14th — This day we preached in Bobenmeyer's Church, in Cum- 
berland county ; by all appearance the word spoken had but lit- 
tle impression. When I had concluded speaking, Br. Geeting 
rose once more and addressed the congregation in the most pa- 
thetic manner, entreating them with tears to be reconciled to 
God and flee the wrath to come. This, by the grace of God, 
had the desired effect ; the hearts of the people were made ten- 
der, tears flowed abundantly, and some enquired what to do to 
he saved. 15th — To-day we came through Shippensburg ; here 
we met with Br. John Hershey , he being on his way home from 
the Niagara country ; we Tode in the afternoon to Greencastle, 
and staid for the night with J. A. 16th — This day we arrived 
in Hagers-town ; here I visited several friends ; before night I 
arrived at home and found my family all well. Sunday 17th — 
This day I am well, but considerably fatigued from the journey; 
we held a meeting at home, I preached from John 1 ; v. 16. 

August 4th — This day I left home and arrived at Liberty. 
Sunday 5th — I preached there from John 3 ; v. 16. 6th — I re- 
turned home. 7th — I attended a funeral. Mrs. Houser, a 
neighbor of mine, was buried. 9th — This day I left home for 
the YV arm Springs, in Virginia ; preached in the forenoon at Br. 
Woteamot's ; in the afternoon at J. H's., from these words : — 
Cf If children, then heirs, and joint heirs with Christ/' The 
people were very attentive. 10th — This has been an uncom- 

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monly warm day ; the heat arising from the dry and almost 
parched earth was nearly unsupportable. After crossing the 
Potomac river, a very heavy rain poured down in torrents. I 
stopped for a while at a house on the road side, until the rain? 
had ceased. I again started, although it was growing late in 
the day, in order to reach the place of my destination. 1 had 
not. rode a great distance, when a thunder-storm arose ; present- 
ly night came on, and 1 was benighted in the woods, with no 
other light than that afforded by occasional flashes of lightning 
In this situation I lost the path which I had to travel, and rocle 
ior a considerable time through the bushes, searching for the 
path, b tit in vain. At last I got off my horse, tied him to a bush, 
fell on my knees, and prayed to my Lord and Master for direc- 
tion and preservation ; it thundering all the time. I felt the 
presence of the Lord, and I rested secure under his Almighty 
whig; on rising from my knees I perceived the path only a few 
yards from me. I mounted my horse again, pursued the path,, 
and in a short time reached Br. Ambrose's house ; here I met 
with a friendly reception and a good fie to dry my clothes : my 
heart was filled with gratitude to God for all his mercies. I 
had a comfortable night's rest : praise the Lord, O ! my souL 
11th — This day a Sacramental meeting commenced at this place. 
Er. Chr. Crum and Dr. Senseny declared the counsel of God 
with power: The Lord was present. Among those who mourn- 
ed his love to know, was a native of Germany. It delighted my 
soul to hear him give thanks and praises to God that he had been 
brought to America, and among a people from whom he had 
learned the way of salvation; but above all for the mercy be- 
stowed on him in the pardon of his sins, and the Love of Jesus- 
shed abroad in his heart. The people in this part 'of the coun- 
try are generally poor, but seriously concerned for the salvation 
of their souls, and this I presume is the best wealth when we 
come to try the realities of another world. 

Sunday 12th— A great many people were assembled this day. 
I tried to preach to them from John 5 ; v. 24. When com- 
memorating the dying love of Jesus in the holy ordinance of the 
Lord's Supper, we had truly a melting time : glory and praise 
be unto the Lord. I staid for the night at the house of a sister, 
who is a widow ; she has two children, a sen and a daughter ; 
the latter appears to enjoy religion, and is a pattern of piety ; 
her soul concern is for the salvation of her brother, who is yet 
out of the ark of safety : O Lord ! hear and answer the pray- 
ers of the mother and sister in his behalf. 13tb — This morning 
I felt myself well in body and soul ; rode to the Springs ; from 
thence to Hancock, in Maryland. Not being acquainted witlx 
the fording across the Potomac, I got into very deep water and 
had to return. A person standing on the river bank pointed the 
fording out to me, which enabled me to reach the opposite side 
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Creek, but missed the roan 1 ; after riding to and fro a considera- 
ble time, I ultimately reached the place some time after night ; 
although late I met with a friendly reception, for which I am 
truly thankful : may the Lord bless him for it. 14th — This 
Morning I am bound in gratitude to God that I am yet on pray- 
ing ground and pleading terms. Having had a restless night, 
I reflected in what state of misery those departed souls must be, 
who haye to endure an eternal night without any rest, in tor- 
ment. I had an appointment at this place for this day, but ow- 
ing to the rain which poured down all day long, not many at- 
tended preaching, i remained here for another night, passing 
my time in reading, and praying for a clean heart. O ! Lord, 
revive thy work within me, and let me experience thy perfect 
love, which casteth out fear, loth — This day I came to Mc- 
Connell's-town ; my appointment had not been made ; staid for 
the night at the widow Meyers', loth — To-day I rode over 
the mountain and lodged at Philip Bernard's. 17th — This day 
I am well, bless the Lord. O ! for a deeper work of grace in 
my soul. About mid-day I had to ascend a very steep and lofty 
hill ; it being remarkably warm, the exertion brought forth a 
plentiful perspiration ; — ultimately I gained the top, where a 
most wonderful and exalted prospect presented itself — and hum- 
bling myself before the great Creator of this magnificent scen- 
ery, I gave praises and adorations to my God and heavenly 
Father in this solitude, for the manifold blessings which I have 
received at his bountiful hand. I felt myself greatly strength- 
ened : O ! how many steep and rugged hills has the christian to 
ascend? how many obstacles and 'difficulties to overcome ? but 
by perseverance and patience he will be enabled to conquer 
them all. At candle light I had meeting at R. N's : may tl>e 
Lord ^nxnt that the fruit thereof may be, if not an hundred, at 
least thirty fold. To him be all the glory. 18th — This day I 
preached at H, D's., from Hebrews 2 ; v. 3. 

Sunday 19th — This day 1 preached from Luke 13; v. 24, 25, 
to a numerous congregation, with considerable effect. In the 
afternoon I paid a visit to Br. Da. Bowlus, who was very sick ; 
I attempted to converse with him, but he was not able to give 
me any answer. Some time in the night he expired ; they re- 
quested me to stay and attend the funeral, but my appointments 
would not permit it. 20th — To-day I preached at Spruce 
Creek. 21st — 1 continued to remain in this settlement, and 
preached to an attentive people ; they appeared to be highly 
pleased to hear preaching in their mother tongue, and told me 
they had this opportunity but seldom. 22d — To-day I preach- 
ed at HeiskePs, from John 3 ; v. 14. Although I had but a 
small share of liberty or grace to speak, some serious impres- 
sions were made on some of my hearers. Here also, the people 
expressed a desire for German preaching. 23d — This day t 
preached at a Baptist's, named Spanagle, from Matthew 5 ; v, 



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3, 4, 5; the Lord was present in mercy; Irode to a certain NefiPs, 
and lodged with him. 24th — This day I rode along the Juni- 
atta river for about twenty miles. My mind was lost in won- 
der and admiration of the Omnipotent Creator,whose power was 
sufficient to create these enormous mountains, raised apparently 
on the top of one another in stupendous grandeur. I staid for 
the night with Br. John Long, and had a prayer and class meet- 
ing. 25th — In the forenoon 1 preached here with considerable 
liberty to a people desirous to hear the gospel ; rede in the after- 
noon to John Sherer's, at Ackwigcreek, where I was friendly 
entertained. 

Sunday 26th — I preached in Henry Werner's barn, to a con- 
siderable congregation. I think but little impression was made 
on the hearts of the hearers : O ! Lord, help me to declare thy 
counsel more successfully. 27th— I rode this day in company 
with a friend, about 18 miles, to Samuel Bowman's, near Bar- 
nard's gap. Here, alas ! my preaching appeared to have very 
little effect, until at the close of the meeting, several souls were 
convicted and cried for mercy, which delayed the meeting until 
after midnight : bless the Lord. 28th — This morning I again 
had 18 miles to ride, to Martin Funk's, in McConnell's Cove ; 
preached from Isaiah 65 : v. 6, 7, and held a class meeting. 
29th — This day I returned home and found my family all well. 
30th — This day I paid Br. Geeting a visit. 31st — I travelled 
with him to Thomas Creek, in Maryland, east of the South 
Mountain. We stopped to refresh ourselves and our horses, 
with a serious and pious sister, who desired to have her house 
a preaching place on the circuit. We promised to attend to 
her request and send an appointment. In the evening we arri- 
ved at John Krebs's. 

September 1st— This morning I am well, beseeching God to 
grant us his blessings at our Quarterly Meeting, which is to 
commence here to-day. Br. Ernst delivered the first sermon, 
Br. Lehman and myself followed him. At night we had a meet- 
ing at the house of Mr. Bagen; Br. Geisinger preached with 
power : the Lord blessed the word spoken in his name. Sun- 
day 2d — This day a number of people had assembled ; in the 
morning we had our Love feast ; Br. Geetmg preached first, 
then an English Brother named Browning. At the distribu- 
tion of the Lord's Supper, we had a melting time ; in the even- 
ing we had another meeting, Br. Lehman preached and I gave 
an exhortation. 3d — This forenoon we held a meeting at Bo- 
vey's ; in the evening I returned home. 8th — This day I ana 
not well, have taken a severe cold; I rode to Br. A. Smith's, 
and staid there for the night. 

Sunday 9th — This morning I was somewhat better ; rode to 
Trapp and attended the funeral of Br. Herschinger ; preached 
to a very numerous assembly, from Psalm 1 ; v.T to 5 ; the peo- 
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hearers, were a goodly number who could not understand the 
German language, so at their request 1 had to address them in 
the English tongue. On the whole, this funeral may he a bless- 
ing to the living. 1 rode to Br. Ph. K\s., and staid for the night. 
10th— 1 returned home. 10th — This day I preached at Chr. 
K's.; at night we had meeting at my house. 17th — 1 preached 
in Hagers-town. 20th — This day 1 attended a meeting at my 
brother's, Peter Newcomer. Samuel Bachtel, a Dunker preach- 
er conducted the meeting ; he was so narrow hearted that ho 
gave no privilege to speak, or even to commune with them at 
the Lord's table, without being a regular member of their own 
society. O Lord ! when will bigotry be banished from tlie 
world, or at least not suffered to shew her deformed head among 
thy followers. 22d-^This day I preached at P. P's. 25 th— 
To-day I left home for Virginia. 26th — This night I staid with 
my daughter, who resides not far from Martinsburg. 27th — I 
preached in Buckle's-town, from Romans 8 ; v. 17 ; rode to 
Winchester and preached in the evening from Colossians 1 ; v. 
12, 13, 14. 28th— This day I rode to Millers-town, and preach- 
ed at candle light to a little flock, from Revelation 3 ; v. 20. 
The word spoken appeared to be accompanied with the Lord's 
blessing. 29th — This day a Sacramental meeting commenced 
at Mill Creek. I spoke first from John 5 ; v. 6. Br. Crum 
and S trickier followed. 

Sunday 30 — To-day we had a large collection of people, in 
love feast. The brethren and sisters spoke with warm and feel- 
ing hearts of the merciful dealings of God. At 11 o'clock I 
spoke from the words, ci For the time is come, that judgment 
must begin at the house of God"— 1st, Peter, 4; v. 17. 
After we had broken bread, I gave an exhortation in English: 
bless tlie Lord, for he was truly with us. 

October 1st— This day I rode to Ly nnville's Creek, and paid 
a visit to an uncle and aunt of mine ; thence to Henry Ruber's 
and staid for the night. 2d— -T preached at the widow Brunk's, 
from Luke 13; v. 8, 9, 10; rode in the afternoon to Mr. Grove's 
and tarried there for the night. 3d^-This day I preached 
here in a school-house, from Colossians 1 ; v. 12 ; the w r ord spo- 
ken had considerable effect. At candle-light I spoke at the 
widow Kegis s s, on Smith's Creak, from Luke 11; v. 21, 22. 
4th — This day I preached at Mr. Meiles's, a few miles from 
Millers-town, from Matthew 5 ; v. 3, 4, 5. 5th — At John 
Funkhouser's, from Luke 13; v. 24, 25. 6th — This day a Sa- 
cramental meeting commenced at Abr. Nenshwander's, not 
far from Middletown ; I spoke first, but felt myself so stripped 
of all grace, that I did not know what to say, but for all this, the 
word, though stammered with weakness, was made powerful to 
some of the hearers ; in the evening we had a glorious time. 

Sunday 7th — This forenoon, the first discourse was delivered 
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did not prove so beneficial to the salvation of souls as I wished 
and desired. O Lord! teach me to be content with the measure 
of grace thou seest fit to bestow. 1 rode in the evening' to 
Br. Henry Cram's, and staid for the night. 8th — This day I 
preached at Christian Cruaa's, from Romans 8 ; v. 17 ; in the 
congregation was a Quaker sister ; before the close of the meet- 
ing she was moved, (as she expressed it) by the Spirit, and gave 
an exhortation and prayer with astonishing power. After the 
meeting had closed, she remained for some time with us in 
conversation ; said to me and Br. Geetmg that she felt herself 
constrained to exhort us again to prove faithful, walk circum- 
spectly before the world, and sincerely obey the dictates of the . 
spirit of grace ; then the Lord would surely be with us, and 
bless our labors. • She requested us to humble ourselves once , 
more before God, and she prayed with surprising power and 
eiiga^edness for the success of our labors, and the general spread 
of the gospel. 9th — This day 1 returned home. 10th — I at- 
tended a funeral at Ruber's, east of the South Mountain ; Lis 
son was buried. 

Sunday 14th — This forenoon I preached at the church, near 
Kind's ; in the afterncon at Shank's. 16th — At Hogmire's and 
at night in Hagers-town. 17th— At P. Stadtler's. 18th — ia 
the forenoon a*t Leydie's Church ; at night with Fr. Nichode- 
mus. 19th — At Herbaugh's, 20th — Bless the Lord this morn- 
ing, we had a fruitful rain, after a long spell of dry weather. O 
Lord ! let a shower of thy grace descend on my heart, for I am 
at this time like unto a withered bush. This forenoon I preach- 
ed a funeral discourse from Romans 8 ; v. 17, at Emmittsburg ; 
in the afternoon I preached from 2d. Corinthians, 5 ; v. 17 ; rode 
to Valentine Bowlus's and staid for the night ; here we had a 
Prayer meeting, and the Lord answered the petition which I 
had offered up this morning : a shower of grace descended on 
my poor soul : praise the Lord. 

Sunday 21st — This forenoon I preached to a little flock, at J. 
D's; felt the Jove ot Jesus in my heart ; rode to Littie's-town, 
where 1 preached in the afternoon to a congregation who were 
all strangers to me. At the commencement of my speaking, 
some of the auditors made many risible motions, but they seen 
became serious and paid attention to the word declared in ti e 
name of Jesus ; some were touched, and desired that I should 
renew my visit in the place; in the evening we held a Prayer 
meeting : the Lord was present in mercy, and the people reques- 
ted that I should preach again in the next forenoon ; I therefore 
made the appointment, and preached on Monday morning, from 
Luke 17 ; v. 24, 25 ; the Lord added his blessing. I rode in 
the afternoon to Bottenberg's, found three of the family sick : 
they were happy to see me, and entertained me friendly. 23d — 
This day I rode to Woodsbury, and preached from the words : 
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Rogation, The people here appear to have become rather Inker* 
warm : O Lord ! revive thy work among them. 24th — This 
flay I visited a man, a blacksmith by trade, who had made an 
attempt on his life. The enemy of souls had put it in his mind 
to destroy himself ; it appears, he went to his shop, took the 
large sledge hammer in both hands, and gave himself a blow 
with all his strength, in the forehead. The skull was broken in 
such a manner that it laid the brain open to view. Finding the 
blow had not finished the work intended, lie ran to the garden 
fence and struck his head against the post, where the blood is yet 
visible ; here he fainted, and was found by the family weltering 
in his blood. He was carried into the house, a physician sent 
lor, and from appearances I .think he may recover. I had a long 
conversation with him, and asked him to tell me candidly the 
cause of his having acted so unmercifully with himself? trie 
replied, that he was a lost and undone sinner ; he knew himself 
to be such, tint there was no hope of mercy left for him ; that 
Lis sins were so enormous and of such an aggravated cast, as to 
exclude him from all hope of pardon or mercy. I endeavored 
to show him the fallacy and error of such an opinion ; told him 
the blood of Jesus is sufficient for the vilest of the vile. All 
that God requires of you is, that you should humble yourselfat 
the footstool of mercy ; come to the bleeding Lamb of God, to 
the Lord Jesus Christ with all your sins ; lie is ready, he is able 
and willing to save those that are lost : his blood can make the 
foulest clean. Alas ! (rejoined he,) it is impossible, A self- 
murderer? — No, the shame, the scandal is too great; I would 
rather die. I then said to him, — no, my dear friend, here you 
are again mistaken in your opinion, it is true you have great 
cause to be ashamed before God and roan, but it is the devilish 
pride in the heart which will not submit to bear reproach ; your 
heavenly Father and even your neighbors, will not despise, but 
rather pity you ; only come like the prodigal son with all your 
shame, to Jesus, the friend of penitent sinners, and he will have 
mercy on you. This operated effectual.!}' ; the tears began to 
run down his furrowed cheeks. On enquiring whether I should 
pray with Mm, he answered, yes, pray for my poor soul : there- 
upon we fell on our knees. During the time I prayed, he and 
bis wife wept aloud, and he continued for some time to cry for 
mercy. I then commended him to the living and tender arms 
of mercy, and left him. I will here add that lie recovered from 
his wounds, was truly converted to God, and is now an exem- 
plary, pious character. I preached to-day at Liberty, from Co- 
lossians 1 ; v. 12, 13 ; rode to Br. A. Si's., and staid for the 
night. 25th — I preached here tins forenoon ; the grace of God 
worked powerfully among the people. In the afternoon I rode 
to Br. Ja. Bo's., where I tarried for the night. 2*)th--Thi« 
forenoon I preached from the words, "Strive to enter in at the 
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2 ; v. 4. In the afternoon i rode to Frederick-town, visited se- 
veral families and lodged at F. 11*8. 

Sunday 2oth — This morni&g I felt the responsibility of 
preaching laid on me more sensibly than ever. O ! God, grant 
ma knowledge and wisdom from on high 3 to discharge rny duty 
faithfully. In the forenoon I preached at P. Ho's., to a consid- 
erable number of people, from Luke 13 ; had liberty to speak, 
but to all appearance the word made no impression ; I believe 
the fault is in me. I rode to Carroll's Manor, and preached at 
Ja. Ivs.: here also I could not gam the attention of my hearers ; 
the giggling: and Uttering of some, excited pity and compassion 
ri my breast "When concluding the discourse which I had de- 
livered in the German language, Br. N. stepped forward to in- 
form me that the greater part of my audience were unacquaint- 
el with the German, and of course could not understand what 
had been said; therefore I tried to address them in their own 
tongue, which appeared to have a salutary effect ; considerable 
impression was made on their hearts, and we had an excellent 
meeting ; I rode this evening with old Br. Kemp, across the 
Monocacy, where I staid for the night and rested v. ell. 29th — 
This forenoon I preached a funeral sermon at the Glass-house ; 
En the afternoon at Jacob Bowlus's, where I tarried for the night, 
39th — This day 1 returned home, found my family well, except 
my youngest son, who was laid up with a sore leg, which was 
very much swollen and inflamed. To relieve him I concluded 
to make an incision, which gave him considerable ease. 

November I?th — This day I departed from heme on a jour- 
ney to Pennsylvania. 18th — I preached at the widow SumbrcxTs 
in 'the forenoon ; at ni^'ht in Hagers-town, where a goodly num- 
ber of praying people assembled. A blessing from Heaven 
was poured down upon l oth speaker and hearers. 

Sunday 25th — I preached at Rohrer's, from John 5 : "Wilt 
thou be made whole ?" 

Sunday, Decern!: er 2cY- — I preached at Qeetmg's or Schr.eb- 
ley > > meeting house. 4th — This day I set out again for Penn- 
sylvania; rode to Da. B'sv, and staid for the night. 5th — This 
day T preached in a German Baptist meeting house ; had not ma- 
ny hearers ; rode to A. Besore's, and tarried lor the night. 6ih 
— This morning the weather was very cold ; had 1 Smiles to 
ride to Br. Krehs's: expected to meet Br. Getting there, but 
suppose the severe cold weather has detained him. The people 
had assembled, notwithstanding the severity of the weather. I 
was so cold that I feared I would not be able to speak, hut the 
Lord gave me grace and strength. 7th — This day I rode to 
John Cronise's. 8th — We had a blessed meeting, especially in 
class. 

Sunday 9th — This cay Br. Geeting spoke first: I gave an 
exhortation. 10th — I returned home. 11th — I preached in the 
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12th— This forenoon I preached at P. Stadtler's ; at night, to a 
tolerable number of persons at F. N's. 13th — We had a blessed 
meeting this day at Jacob Huber's, east of the South Mour.« 
tain. 14th — This day I preached at Da. Dreyer's. 15th — In 
Emmittsburg, to a small congregation, from 1st. Timothy, 1; 
v. 15; rode after meeting to J. D's. The weather continues 
very severe. 

Sunday 16th — This day but few attended meeting on account 
of the severity of the weather ; consequently I had to preach to 
a very small flock. I rode from thence to Little Vtown and 
spoke to an assembly composed mostly of young people. 17th 
« — This forenoon I preached here again,, with more effect than 
last night; rode in the afternoon to Taney -town, and lodged 
with Mr. Bottenberg. Three of his children were extremely 
ill, his son was buried a few days ago ; — the mother had also 
been sick, but is on the recovery. O ! what a loud call of God 
to this family : may God grant them grace to obey. 18th — 
This day I preached at Woodsbury ; most of the people here 
appear hardened. 19th — To-day my appointment was in Lib- 
erty ; I preached from 1st, Timothy, 1; v. 15 ; rode in the af- 
ternoon to A. St's. and staid for the night. 20th-^This fore- 
noon I tried to preach here to an attentive congregation ; at can- 
dle-light I preached at OehPs, from 2d. Cor. 5 ; v. 11. 21st — I 
preached at Bovey's, from 1st. Tim. 1 ; v. 15. 22d — I spoke 
at Peter Kemp's, from Romans 1 ; v. 16. It snowed all day 
long. 

-Sunday 23d — This day I had to ride nine miles to my appoint- 
ment at Br. Hoffman's ; it was a very cold ride. I spoke to a 
small but attentive congregation, and rode from thence to Car- 
roll's Manor, where I preached to a numerous assembly with 
grace and power. 24th — This day I preached at old Brother 
Kemp's, to about a dozen people and tarried for the night. 
25th — Christmas Day, I rode in company with a Methodist 
preacher to Carroll's Manor ; here we both preached and had a 
good meeting ; rode in the afternoon to Jacob Bowlus's. 26th 
— This forenocn I tried to speak here from 1st. Timothy, 1 ; v. 
15, and in the afternoon rode home ; found my family well, but 
several cf my neighbors had died during my absence. 

January 1, 1799 — This day I preached in Koenig's church. 
4th — I rode to Virginia and tarried with my son-in-law, Jacob 
Pless. 

Sunday 6th — This day I preached in Mar tihsburg ; the wea- 
ther is remarkably cold. 8th — I preached at the widow Hog- 
mire's, from Johnl; v. 12, 13, 14; at night, in Hagers-town. 
9th — This day I visited several friends in this place ; rode to 
Funks-town and attended a meeting, from thence home; found 
my son Jacob again laid up. 11th — 1 visited Brother Hershey. 
12th — I filled an appointment about nine miles from home and 
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Sunday 13th — This forenoon I preached at Hauser's. On ac- 
count of my son's illness I was detained at home for several days, 
which prevented me from filling some of my appointments, 
but as soon as he got better I determined to go and follow them 
up, 16th — I left home, rode to Br. Nichodemus's, and staid 
ior the night. I7th~— This morning I set off before sunrise, 
travelled all day long, and reached Longenacre's in the evening, 
where I tarried for the night, and paid a visit to a sick man, 
who appeared as if he was near the borders of eternity. After 
conversing with him and enquiring about the state of his soul, I 
commended- him to the mercy of Jesus in prayer, and returned 
to Longenacre^s, where I enjoyed a good nigbt's rest. 18th — 
This morning I rode to Br. David Snyder's, to breakfast ; thence 
to Abr. Meyer's, where the congregation was assembled, wait- 
ing my arrival. 19th— 1 preached irom Luke 18 ; at night we 
had meeting at A. ZV. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon I preached with more than usu- 
al grace and power, at the widow Bear's, (9 miles from Carlisle) 
to a numerous congregation ; at candle-light I preached at Da- 
vid Snyder's, from 1st. Peter, 1; v. 11, 12; it was a blessed 
time : the meeting continued till after midnight. 21st — To- 
day we had meeting in the forenoon at Abr. Meyer's ; rode 
through Carlisle and preached at candle-light, at M. Shop's, to 
a numerous congregation. 22d — This forenoon I preached at 
iiurtner's; a considerable number of persons were collected; at 
night I preached atone John Swartz's, from Hebrews 12; v, 
16. 23d— J spoke at Zupp's school-house, from 2d. Peter, 1; 
y. 5. The German Reformed Minister, Hautz, was present, 
and gave an exhortation. After meeting, we rede together to 
Carlisle, his place of residence, and staid with him for the night; 
he entertained me with brotherly love. 24th — This forenoon I 
rode to Br. David Sneider's, and remained there for the night. 
25th — I rode in company with Sneider to one Slosser's, where 
I preached to a numerous assembly of people. The word spo- 
ken made considerable impression; Mrs. Slcsser, the lady of the 
house, was convicted of her sins, and requested to be prayed for. 
I rode yet to one Christian Huber's, within two miles of Ship- 
pensburg, where I tarried for the night. 26th^-I rested here, 
felt very poor in spirit, and somewhat out of order in body : O 
Lord ! be thou my strength ; I believe thy word : help me to 
lay hold of thy promise. Thou hast said, "Blessed are the poor 
m spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven." 

Sunday 27th — This forenoon I preached in a school-house ; 
bed a numerous and attentive congregation. After preaching, 
akedmc cordially, and requested me to visit them 
agari before long. I rode in the afternoon to Chambersburg ; 
Bpakeat night in the Methodist meeting house, in the English 
language; staid lor ike night at Br. Johns', and rested well. 
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v. 29 ; had grace to deliver nly message : rode with Henry 
Herrsching to his house, and staid for the night. 29th — This 
day I made an appointment at Br. King's, for Br. Draksel, on 
February the 2d, and returned home. 30th — 1 attended a fu- 
neral. 31st — I held a meeting at Jacob Stauffer's. 

February 1st-— This day I had to transact some worldly bu- 
siness. 2d — The same- matter required my attention. 3d — Thk? 
day we had mseting at the widow HogmhVs ; Br. Draksel 
preached for me. In the afternoon we had meeting at Hawser's. 
On my return home in the evening, I found my son Jacob ve - 
ry ill ; but blessed be God, although the disease may probably 
prove mortal, I am glad that he is awakened to a sense of hm 
condition, and is praying for mercy : may the Lord hear and 
•answer his prayers. 5th — This day Br. Geeting and Draksel 
'came to my house, and prayed with my sick son, who got in 
such distress that he cried aloud for mercy in the greatest agony 
of soul. Some time in the night he told me that the Lord had 
-answered his prayers, and the following morning he appeared 
better, both in respect of soul and body. 6th and 7th — I attend- 
ed a Quarterly meeting at Mr. Grubb's, in Franklin county, 
Pennsylvania ; a great many people were collected : glory be 
to God, the word spoken wrought powerfully among the peo- 
ple, particularly during the administration of the Lord's Sup- 
per. Late in the evening I returned home, and found my son 
still dangerously ill ; I iW.ght would die. iDth— This fore- 
noon Br. Draksel preached at Hauser's \ I spoke after him. In 
the afternoon we had meeting at Scbnebly's meeting house ; [ 
went home with Jacob Hess and staid for the night. 11th— 
This day I returned homeland intended to set out again on the 
circuit, but in consequence of the illness of my son, I did not 
think it prudent to do so. 17th — This day I was at meeting at 
Ewi's ; Br. John Funk spoke first, I followed him. 18th — To- 
day we had meeting at my house ; my daughter had come home, 
on a visit. She was very much effected, and prayed with her 
sick brother to God for mercy : may the Lord bless them both 
abundantly. 24th — I preached at Domer's, in Frederick coun- 
ty, from these words, "When th 3 unclean spirit is gone cut ofa 
man," &c. I then rode to Jacob Hess's, and staid for the night. 
25th — This day I visited Br. Geeting ; also a sick sister, nam- 
ed Lauman ? who was very glad and grateful for the visit. At 
night I came home. 

March 1st — This day J attended the funeral of the well known 
Martin Bear. Several brethren addressed the people on thin 
occasion. At the conclusion I also tried to speak a few word?, 
but all made very little impression : O ! may the Lord grant 
£into his servants more grace and power to declare his counsel. 
Bd — I preached at Schnebly's meeting house, from M atthew 19; 
v. 29. 5th — I preached at the widow Hogm ire's, from Psalm 
34 ; ; rode to Peter Stadtler's and staid for the night Sill — I 



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preached here from Matthew 19 ; r. 29 ; had considerable lib- 
erty to speak ; rode home with Mr. Rubel ; he appears to have 
a knowledge of religion. In the afternoon I spoke at Fr. Nich- 
odemus's, to a numerous congregation ; went home with Chr. 
J., and staid for the night. Thisis a Mennoiiite family ; I con- 
versed with him and his companion till late at night, about re- 
ligion. They freely disclosed their minds to me, said they were 
not altogether satisfied with the religion which they possessed, 
a*id were convince.;! of the nec3ssity of experimental grace, 
&c. I advised them to break through every obstacle and fol- 
low the Redeemer through evil as well as through good report. 
7th — This day I preached at Fr. Nichodenms's, with tolerable 
success, from Genesis 19 ; v. 17 ; rode in the afternoon to old 
Br. Herbaugh's, in the South mountain, where we had a bless- 
ed meeting. 8th — To-day I did not feel altogether as well m 
usual, but I bless the Lord that it is no worse. I preached at 
Abr. Dreyer's, from 1st. Peter, 5; v. 6, 7, 8 ; we had a happy 
time, particularly in class meeting. 9th — To-day I preached 
in Emmittsburg, from Zachariah 12 ; v. 9. 

Sunday 10th — This forenoon I preached to a small congre- 
gation at John Krebs's, from 1st. Peter 5; v. 6, 7 ; rode toLit- 
tle's-town, and preached at Philip Bishop's, from Genesis 19 ; 
v. 15, to a large collection of people, who received the word with 
joy. Several appointments which had been made here by some 

the nremren, were neg>ccteti, and tk? people who met were 
disappointed : Lord make us more attentive to our duty, litis 
— To-day I rode in company with Br. Smith, to Wcodsbury ; 
the roads were uncommonly bad and very deep. 12th — This 
forenoon I preached here from 1st. Peter, 5 ; v. 6 ; rode in the 
afternoon to Liberty, and stopped for the night with Br. Leh- 
man. 13th — This forenoon I preached at Br. Haines's ; had 
liberty to speak, and believe it was not for nought. In the af- 
ternoon I rode to Daniel StoufFer's ; found him very ill in bed. 
In conversation, he sincerely commisserated his situation ; he 
thought he had not many days to live in this world, and as yet 
was totally unprepared for another. The corruption within, (he 
continued J and a sense of guilt on account of actual transgres- 
sion, will surely prevent all enjoyment of happiness in the world 
to come. I pointed him to Jesus the Redeemer and friend of 
sinners, who was able and willing to pardon all his guilt, heat 
his corruptions, and create in him a clean heart : may the Lord 
bless his soul and fill it with redeeming love. 14th — During 
the past night I heard the sick man frequently mourn and pray 
for mercy : O Lord ! stretch forth thy helping hand for Jesus' 
sake. I preached here to-day from Zachariah 13 ; v. 1. When 
about to depart, and bidding the sick man farewell, he request- 
ed me with tears in his eyes to pray once more for him, before 
Ave parted, which was of course granted. I rode from thence i.i 
company with Mr. Smith, to Fishing Greeks and preached to a 



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Immerous congregation, from Acts 3; v. 19, 20. 15th — This day 
I met Br. Geeting at Bovey's; he preached and I exhorted ; 
we had a happy time. 16th— We held a meeting at Peter 
Kemp's, where both of us addressed the congregation ; and here 
we tarried for the night. 

Sunday 17th — This forenoon we preached at Fr. Hoffman's? ; 
Br. Geeting spoke in the German, and I in the English lan- 
guage. In the afternoon I visited a sick sister, named Debler. 
19th"— To-day I paid a visit to Br. S. Bowlus, and at his re- 
quest tarried with him for the night. 20th— I pre/ died at Ja - 
cob Bowlus's, from 1st. Peter, 5 ; v. 6, 7, 8 : bless the Lord, we 
had a good meeting. From thence I rode home, and found my 
family well, except my son Jacob who still remained sick. 
22d — This forenoon I preached at Mr. Klein's, a short distance 
from Hagers-town; at 3 o'clock in town; and return el home 
at night. 

Sunday 24th — This day I preached at Abr. Smith's, with 
gTace and power, to a very large assembly of people : praise th% 
Lord. 25th — -This forenoon I spoke in what is called Shank's 
church ; at night we had meeting at Stauflfer's ; he was sick ; 
the Lord was present in mercy. 25th — This day I was at hom©, 
working in the meadow. 

April 30th — This day I left home on a journey to Virginia ; 
rode to Jacob Hess's, and staid for the night. 

May 1st — This day I had the first appointment at Henrr 
Crum's ; here I found Br. Geeting, 2d — This morning I felt 
great pain in one of my legs, which upon examination I found 
to be getting very sore ; before leaving home a crow bar had 
fallen on it and bruised the skin, and riding yesterday througk 
the rain, it became inflamed by getting wet. We rode to Ja- 
cobs' chirxh, in Frederick 'county, Virginia; Br. Geeting spoke 
first, I attempted to speak after him, but the pain in my leg be- 
came so severe, that I was forced to desist, not being able to 
stand up any longer. After meeting I rode to Br. Chr. Crum's. 
Sd — This day I had to tarry here, my leg being so sore and paia- 
fulthat I could not walk, and was constrained to lie down during; 
the greater part of the day. O ! what a weak creature is man ? 
how soon may all his designs be frustrated? "He cometh forth 
like a flower, and is cut down." 4th — This day I rode to my 
daughter's, near Martinsburg. 5th — I returned home ; thk 
day my son David was married : may the Lord bless them 
abundantly. On account of my sore leg I had to remain at 
home several days, in order to apply remedies. 11th — I attend- 
ed a Sacramental meeting at the Antietam ; Wm. Otterbem 
delivered the first discourse : O ! what a wonderful man to is 
to preach and declare the counsel of God, 

Sunday 12th — This morning we had our Love feast, or pro- 
fessional meeting ; W m. OUerbein preached again with sw h 
power and unction from on hiprh, that all present ware very 

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much astonished: 0 Lord ! grant that the word spoken may bring- 
forth fruit unto eternal life. Otter bein and Geeting administered 
the sacrament, and we had a blessed time on the occasion. 13th 
— This forenoon Ave had a meeting at Hauser's meeting house ; 
in the afternoon we set out, (several -brethren in company,) for 
Pennsylvania ; tarried at night with John A. 14th — Bless the 
Lord, this morning I am better in health than I have been for 
three weeks past; had meeting at the Rocky Springs in the 
forenoon ; rode to Chr. Huber's, and staid for the night, loth — 
This morning at 11 o'clock, we arrived at Br. David Sneider's ; 
after taking refreshment we rode to Abr. Meyer's ; here the 
people were collected, and awaiting us. Br. Draksel and Cruni 
spoke to them, and we had a blessed meeting. 16th — This day 
I preached at Mr. Gogenar's, in York county ; tarried for the 
night with a Mr. Herr. 17th — I arrived at Br. John Neidig's ; 
had an appointment at Spring creek, which a remarkably heavy 
rain prevented me from fulfilling. 18th — This day a Quarterly 
meeting commenced at Nafzinger's, in Dauphin county ; had 
to ride about 15 miles to the place. I preached first, from 1st. 
Peter, 5 ; v. 7, 8, 9. Here I met my worthy old Brother Mar- 
tin Boehm, he spoke after me, so did Kreider and Draksel ; by 
candle-light we had meeting at Reiser's. I went home with 
Stouffer, and rested very well : bless the Lord, O my soul. 

Sunday 19th — This morning I was enabled to rejoice in love 
feast; at public preaching, a great multitude of people were 
assembled, but I fear very ignorant and obdurate. Br. Martin 
Boehm preached the first sermon, other brethren followed, my- 
self and Boehm administered the sacrament of the Lord's Sup- 
per. In the afternoon I preached from Hebrews 12 ; v. 15 ; the 
good Lord opened my heart and filled my mouth with utter- 
ance : O ! grant that it may bring forth fruit unto life. 20th — 
To-day I came to Br. Chr. Sherk's, and staid for the night. 
21st — A two-days' meeting commenced at John Zellers' ; Brs. 
Crum, Kreider and Boehm delivered their messages to the peo- 
ple ; I staid for the night with Andrew Zeller. 22d — This day 
a great multitude of people had assembled : Br. Boehm spoke 
with uncommon power. The ordinance of the Lord's Supper 
was administered, but all did not seem to make any great im- 
pression on the hearts of the people : may God have mercy on 
them. 23d — This day we preached in Shafer's-town ; in the 
afternoon we heard Mr. Rahauser, a German Presbyterian min- 
ister, preach ; staid for the night with Martin Cnder. 24th — 
This morning at 8 o'clock, I preached at Br. Draksel's; rode 
to Spring creek, and preached to an attentive congregation, at 
the house of a Mr. Bandis, where I lodged for the night. 26th 
— This day a two-days' meeting is to commence at Mr. Krei- 
ner's, in Dauphin county : may the Lord grant his blessing that 
sinners may be converted, and believers have their spiritual 
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miles to the place ; here I found Br. Fremmer ; I spoke from 
Psalm 34* Other brethren also delivered several discourses ; we 
had a tolerable good time. I went home with a Mr. Brown. 

26th — The collection of people assembled to-day was uncom- 
monly numerous. I preached first., from Luke 13 ; v. 24; al- 
so, from Luke 10 : "Strive to enter in at the straight gate. 3 ' 
The importance of the salvation of souls, laid heavily on my 
heart, as well as on the hearts of my brethren ; I lodged for the 
night with Br. John Neidig. 27th — This day I rode with Br. 
Crum to Lancaster ; put up at my sister's, whose husband had 
lately died ; here I felt the Lord precious to my soul. 28th — 
This day I preached at Grove's ; visited all my sisters, and tar- * 
i*ied for the night at Buckwalter's. 29th — I preached at Br. 
Martin Boehm's, and lodged with John Miller. 30th — This 
day I spoke at Knegis's, an Ornish man, to a small but atten- 
tive congregation ; came to my father's-in law, and staid for the 
night. 31st — To-day I held a meeting at Jacob Ruber's. 

June 1st — To-day a Sacramental meeting commenced at Br. 
Isaac Long's ; on our arrival at the place appointed we found 
Brs. Boehm, Fremmer, Neidig, Grosh, Kr eider and Shuey ; 
Br. Fremmer commenced the meeting, other brethren spoke 
after him. At night we had a happy meeting at Abr. Her- 
shey's ; the friends were revived ; many were made so happy 
in the Lord, that they shouted for joy, and gave praises to God 
that ever the Lord Jesus Christ came into the world to save sin- 
ners. 

Sunday 2d — This morning we had our Love feast; it was tru- 
ly a feast full of love and liberty : praise the Lord. The con- 
gregation was very numerous ; I preached first, from Luke 17 ; 
v. 12, 13, 14 ; Brother Boehm followed me. After preaching, 
we administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper ; many 
came with tears to the Lord's table; in the afternoon Br. Nei- 
dig spoke first, and Br. Fremmer concluded with uncommon 
power, so much so, that I believe I never heard him speak so 
before. I tarried for the night at Abr. Hershey's. 3d — This 
forenoon we rode to Lancaster, dined with one John Stoner ; he 
and his companion are a worthy pious pair. After praying with 
them we pursued our journey, and at night we took up our quar- 
ters at Henry Strickler's. 4th — This forenoon I preached at a 
Mennonite meeting house ; came to Little York ; visited the 
Rev. Mr. Wagner ; rode to Br. Spangler's, where we lodged 
and rested well. 5th — This forenoon I preached at what is call- 
ed Pigeon hill church, with considerable liberty ; rode in the 
afternoon about 24 miles, and staid for the night with Abr. Boy- 
er, on Marcherick. 6th — This morning I set out very early ; 
stopped at John Herbaugh's, for refreshment ; thence f rode 
home, found my family well ; but John Newcomer, a son of 
brother Henry, had departed this life, during my absence. 7th 
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10th — I returned home. 15th — rode to Jacob Hess's, and staid 
for the night. 16th — This day I preached at John Milier's, to 
a numerous congregation ; in the afternoon I preached at the wi- 
dow Ewi's. 17th — This day I attended a funeral near Brother 
Geeting's. 19th — I preached a funeral sermon in Funks-town. 
20th — This day I was at home • we had a very severe thunder- 
storm, accompanied with hail 3 1-2 inches in diameter. 22d — I 
rode to Br. Hess's. 23d— I preached in the afternoon at Sehneb- 
ly's meeting house, from Malachi 3 ; v. 13 to 18, inclusive : in 
the afternoon at Shank's, from 1st. Peter, 5 ; v. 6 to 9. The 
preaching appeared to make but little impression ; here the say- 
1112: of the prophet is completely verified : "Thou hast stricken 
them, but they have not grieved - thou hast consumed them, but 
they have refused the correction ; they have made their faces 
harder than a rock ; they have refused to return." 23th — To- 
day I set off on the circuit ; preached at Christian Koenig's, 
from 1st. Peter, 5 ; v. 17, IS, 19 ; rode thence to Christian 
Mever's, and tarried for the night. 27th — This forenoon I 
preached at Fr. Nichodemus's, to a small congregation ; rode 
in company with Br. Winter, to John Herbaugh's, and staid 
for the night 2Sth— This forenoon I preached at A. Dr., from 
Isaiah 35 ; v. 10. In the afternoon at Emmittsburg, from 1st. 
Thessalonians, 5 : "Pray without ceasing." 29th— This day 
I rested at Br. Jacob Bagen's. 

Sunday 30th — This day I preached at Little's-town, in an or- 
chard, to' a numerous congregation, from John 5; v. 24 Af- 
ter meeting I visited a Mr. Windrod, a Justice of the Peace, 
who was very ill; found him under conviction, and greatly de- 
sirous to work out his soul's salvation : O how willing were both 
he and his companion to join in prayer, during which they were 
both crying for mercy : may the Lord answer their prayers. 

July 1st — This day I held a meeting in W oodsbury ; visited 
a sick' man named A. Stouffer, and staid all night. 2d — I re- 
turned home. 3d, 4th and 5th — I was busily employed in har- 
vesting. 6th — This day I rode about 22 miles, to Fr. Hoff- 
man's. 

Sunday 7th — This forenoon I preached at the Glass-house ; 
in the afternoon at Carroll's Manor ; rode yet 13 miles, to Peter 
Kemp's, and tarried for the night. 8th — I returned home. 

Sunday 14th — Preached in the afternoon at John Hershey's, 
from 1st. Corinthians, 1 ; v. 23, 24 ; in the afternoon at Schneb- 
ly's ; returned home in the evening. 20th— I rode to Frederick 
countv, and staid with a Mr. Saur, a tanner. 

Sunday 21st— Preached this forenoon at Br. Jacob Bowlus's, 
from 1st. Peter, 5 ; v. 6 ; rode 8 miles to Peter Kemp's, and 
spoke in the afternoon to a numerous congregation. 22d — This 
day I returned home, where I found my old friend, Br. Leh- 
man. 23d— This day Br. Lehman preached at my house. 
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Wolgamott's, from 1st. Peter, 5; v. 6 ; Br. Geeting preached 
after me. I rode in the afternoon to my daughter's, near Mar- 
tinsburg, Va. 25th— -This forenoon I met Br. Crum at a Meth- 
odist meeting, and rode home with him. At night I preached 
In Winchester ; we received a special blessing in class meet- 
ing. 28th— This day I came unexpectedly to a meeting held 
by Br. Henry Crum. I spoke after him to an attentive audi- 
ence ; rode with him to Stoover's-town ; visited old Mr. Stauf- 
fer, a man of four score and three years ; rode yet to Br. Jacob 
Fimkhouser's, and staid for the night. 

Sunday 28th — Preached here in the forenoon, from Luke 18; 
v. 29, 30 ; rode to Woodstock and preached in the old church, 
to a little flock ; at night held class meeting at Br. Zehring's. 
29th— To-day I arrived at Henry (Meeting's; only a few days 
ago, his house was struck by lightning. The whole family was 
within at the time, but none were injured ; from thence I rode 
to Andrew Kaufman's, and tarried for the night. 30th— I 
preached herein the forenoon ; in the afternoon at Mr. Renker's* 
a Justice of the Peace. 31st — This forenoon I preached at Sto- 
ney Creek ; came to Br. Nueswander's ; spoke to a small but 
attentive congregation ; several persons were pierced to the 
heart, and cried for mercy : the Lord Avas present. 

August 1st — This day I preached at Jacob Fimkhouser's, on 
Millcreek, from these words, "But we preach Christ and him. 
crucified." The word spoken made considerable impression on 
the audience. From thence I rode to Sh. Peter's, in Rocking- 
ham county, and staid for the night. 2d— This forenoon I 
preached here to as many people as the room could contain * 
rode in the afternoon to Brock's Gap,. and lodged with one Mr. 
Br unk. 3d — This day I arrived at the place where the Sacra- 
mental meeting was appointed, namely, at George Homan's;. 
Here I found Brs. Geeting and Strickler, who had arrived be- 
fore me ; a great multitude had already assembled. I spoke 
from Psalm 39 ; v. 6, with perhaps more grace and liberty than 
I had ever done before. The hearts of the people were tender- 
ed ; many cried for mercy : O ! that the good Lord in his rich 
mercy may convert them truly. 

Sunday 4th — This morning I rose very early ; my secret 
prayer was for sanctifying power. O ! that God may gracious- 
ly take the cause into his own hands and work this day to hi§> 
own name's glory, and to the salvation of many souls. In Love 
feast we had a melting time ; Br. Geeting delivered the first 
discourse with power : the Lord blessed the word spoken. 
Br. Strickler followed him, &, the ordinance of the Lord's Supper 
was administered ; in the afternoon I spoke from Hebrews 2; v. 
3 : Br. Geeting concluded the meeting. On the whole we had 
a blessed time, oth — After considerable enquiry and difficult 
search, I this day arrived at Br. Hiestand's, where I lodged for 
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— I came to a Mr. Weber's, where I staid for the night. 8th— I 
reached Abr. Neuswander's, where I again met with Br. Ced- 
ing; from thence we rode in company to Winchester; held 
meeting and staid for the night at Mr. Kurtz's. 9ih — This 
morning I went to a drug store to purchase a small matter ot 
medicine. After giving me the article required, the gentleman 
of the store requested me to walk into an adjoining room, hand- 
eel me a chair, and politely desired me to take a seat. He then 
went out to call the family together, who presently made their 
appearance ; several strangers were also present as guests, 
among them a son of the Rev. Mr. Hinkel, an intelligent young 
man. When they were all seated, the gentleman requested me 
to hold family worship, which request I cheerfully performed. 
After breakfast, I departed and came to my lodgings, where [ 
was informed that Brother Dr. Senseny, who was to accompany 
us to the meeting at the Warm Springs, was taken very ill. 
Brother Greeting and myself immediately paid him a visit ; he 
appeared to suffer great pain, but blessed be God, entirely re- 
conciled to the will ot his heavenly Father, without the least 
fear of death and eternity. After praying, we committed him 
to the care of God, and pursued our journey ; rode 9 miles to a 
Mr.Sweyer's,where we held a meeting, thence to Br. Ambrose's, 
where a two-days' meeting was appointed. 10th — This day a 
great many people collected together ; I was truly surprised, and 
could not imagine where so many folk could live in such a 
mountainous part of the country. I spoke first, then Br. Crum ; 
at night we held a prayer and class ibeetia^:. 

Sunday flth — This morning we had a blessed Love feast ; the 
friends spoke with such sensibility of their experience, that ma- 
ny hearts were touched, tendered and convicted. A great mul- 
titude had assembled ; Br. Geeting spoke first with remarkable 
power ; I followed him ; many cried aloud for mercy. A Me- 
thodist Brother present, preached in the English language ; it 
g wa3 truly a melting: time : blessed be God for it. 12th — This 
day I preached in Maryland at a Mr. Bcchtel's ; the house was 
crowd-ad full of people ; rode from thence 13 miles to Samuel 
Breiter's, where I staid for the night. 13th — This day I return- 
ed home and found my family all well. 

Sunday 18th — Preached in the forenoon at Schnebly's, 
from Job 7 ; v. 7, 8, 9 ; in the afternoon at the widow Ewi's. 
19th— I returned home. 21st — This day I had to ride 12 miles 
to my appointment; it rained incessantly. Arriving at the 
place of appointment, I found a numerous congregation collect- 
ed, some from a considerable distance ; among them a father 
with five adult children, who had come to the meeting to be bap- 
tised: I preached from John 5 ; v. 5, 6, 7 ; administered the 
ordinance of Baptism to the persons aforesaid, and enjoyed the 
presence of the Lord. 21st — Preached at Herhaugh's, from 
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at Emmittsburg. 24th— This forenoon I preached at J . K's., 
from Job 7 ; v. 7 to 10 ; rode to Little's-town, and staid for the 
night with Br. Bishop. 

Sunday 25th — Preached here to a considerable number of 
people with great liberty ; rode home with Mr. Bottenberger, 
and staid for the night. 26th— I preached in Woodsbury. 27th 
—In Liberty, from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19 ; visited George Stouf- 
fer, who has been sick for some time, and is earnestly engaged 
for the salvation of his soul. 28th — This forenoon I tried to 
preach here ; the elder son got into great distress and cried for 
mercy : .God grant that the father and son may prove faithful. 
29th — To-day I spoke at J. B's ; the word spoken seemed to 
make but little impression; rode home with Shryock and staid 
tor the night. 89th-— Rode about 10 miles to Fr. K's. ; preach- 
ed from Job 7; v 12, 13, 14. 31st— This day 1 spoke to a 
small number at Fr. H's ; the people appeared rather cold and 
lifeiess : may the Lord stir them up and revive his work among 
them ; I rode to old P. K's. and tarried for the night. 

September 1st — This forenoon I preached from 2d. Peter, 2 ; 
v. 19 ; in the afternoon I attended a funeral at Mr. Kuhn's, 
whose father-in-law, a man 82 years of age, had departed this 
life ; spoke on the occasion from J ohn 5 ; v. 24. 2d — I had an 
appointment in Trapp-town, preached from 2d. Peter, I; v. 19, 
and held class meeting, where the Lord blessed us with his pre- 
sence ; rode in the afternoon to Br. Geeting's. 3d — To-day I 
returned home. 

Sunday 8th— This forenoon I preached at the widow Hog- 
mire's. A Lutheran minister from Redstone, by the name of 
Stauch, was present; he spoke after me, and we had a blessed 
meeting. At night I preached in Hagers-lovvn, from Ezekiel 
18; v. 21. 9th— -I preached at Br. Sumbrod's, and baptised 9 

1>ersons in the water: may the Lord baptise them with the Ho- 
V Ghost. 10th — To-day we had an excellent meeting ; rode 
through Chambersburg and lodged with Mr. Lehman, a Men- 
nonite preacher. 11th— This day I preached at the Rocky 
Springs. 12th— To-day I had to ride 12 miles to my appoint- 
ment ; spoke to a small congregation with tolerable liberty, and 
hope it was not altogether in vain ; rode home with a Mr. Shoe- 
maker, where I staid for the night. 13th — This day I preach- 
ed at this place, from John 5 ; v. 24. 24th— To-day I liad 
meeting at Schlosser's ; I rode home with Br. David Sncider. 

Sunday loth— This day we had a blessed time at Abr. Mey- 
er's ; returned to Br. Sneider's, and tarried for the nigM 18th— 
I preached in ShipDensburg. 17th — At D. D's. , in Franklin co. , 
from John 3 ; v. 5, 6, 7. 18th— At Fr. Nichodemus's. 19th 
■ — At Mr. Bruhner's, in the South mountain ; in the evening I 
arrived at home, bless the Lord. 27th — I held a meeting at J. 
P's., in the neighborhood of Middle-town ; Br. W. A. spoke 
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see father William Otterbein. Several neighbors collected in 
the evening, where we had a delightful little meeting. 28th — 
This morning we set Qff together to a two-days' meeting at Mr. 
J. D. B's.,on Fishing Creek; father Otterbein preached first, 
then John Neidig : we had a blessed time. 

Sunday 29th — This day an extraordinary number of people 
attended the meeting ; Otterbein preached with great energy 
and power; so did some of the other brethren. 30th — I heard 
Otterbein preach once more at P. K's.; from thence I rode 
home. 

October 1st — This day I visited Br. Jacob Hess, who lay 
sick. 2d — To-day Br. Geetingand A. Draksel had meeting 
at my house : the Lord was present. 3d— This morning I set 
off in company with Br. Draksel, for Redstone : O ! that God 
may be with us in mercy, for Jesus' sake. We got this even- 
ing as far as Little Conococheague ; preached at G. H's.; the 
people appeared very insensible and indifferent. 4th — This 
day we travelled across the North Mountain, to Mercersburg ; 
preached at Mr. H. F's.; thence to McConnell's- town, where 
we stopt at a widow's house ; she requested us to stay lor 
the night, and entertained us very kindly. 5th — This whole 
day we rode through a very mountainous country ; at night we 
came to Conrad Nichodemus's, where we tarried. 

Sunday 6th — This forenoon we preached here to a numerous 
congregation ; the word spoken seemed to make considerable 
impression. In the afternoon we rode about 8 miles to H. D's.; 
held meeting and staid for the night. 7th— To-day we preach- 
ed at John Bowers's ; had a good time and tarried for the night. 
8th — This day we. came through Bedford ; stopped for the night 
with Mr. Daniel Frey, who entertained us very friendly. 9th 
—This forenoon we had a meeting here; after which we set off 
on our journey. At night we stopped at a public Louse called 
Stadtler's ; we were soaked to the skin by the rain. There was 
a considerable number of travellers Imd others, at this house ; v. e 
sat in a separate room endeavoring to dry our clothes. In the 
bar room they were playing a fiddle, and making a great noise. 
I told the landlord that this noise was very disagreeable to me, 
and requested him if possible to put an end to it, which he ac- 
cordingly did. On his return to our room, I asked permission 
to sing some hymns in his house, and he readily granted the re- 
quest. So we commenced singing, and in a short time the room 
was full of people ; our host also came in, and I asked for his 
consent to pray. He answered thathehadno objections; sol 
gave a word of exhortation and prayed. 10th — This day we 
crossed the Allegany mountains ; came through Berlin, in what 
is called the Glades, and tarried with a Mr. Jacob Guth. He 
sent word round the neighborhood that meeting would be held 
at his house at night, and a number of people collected. We 
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impression. 11th — This day we held a meeting in Berlin, in a 
school-house ; rode to a Mr. Johnson's, and staid with him for 
the night. 12th— All this day we rode across hills and moun- 
tains, came through McConnall's-town, crossed the Yoirgha- 
gany river in a ferry boat, and lodged with a Mr. Batch. 

Sunday 13th — -To-day we rode 10 miles to a German church, 
the Rev. Mr. Stanch officiated as minister. At our request he 
published an appointment at Mr. Longenacre's, for us ; he po- 
litely invited us home to dinner, and fed our horses. He then 
accompanied us to the place of meeting ; the house was muck 
too small to hold the people that had assembled. 1 preached 
from John 5 ; v. 24, with more than usual liberty and power ; 
Br. Draksel followed me. The word spoken made uncommon 
impression ; the people requested us to preach once more, so I 
made another appointment for Thursday following. The Rev. 
Mr. Stanch invited us to return with him to his house ; we cheer- 
fully accepted the invitation, and tarried with him for the night. 
In the evening a select little company assembled at the house ; 
we had much conversation about religion, and a little Prayer 
meeting. This minister and his companion are a pious pair : 
may the Lord bless them abundantly, and may they prove faith- 
ful. We had also a Baptist preacher for a hearer at our meet- 
ing ; when the meeting closed he reached me his hand and bid 
m 3 God's speed. 14th— This day Mr. Stauch accompanied i;s to 
Benjamin Bauman's; here we found the house full of people. 
Br. Draksel spoke first, I followed him ; the word was blessed, 
I then visited an old man by the name of Gantz — after praying 
with him, I returned to Bauman's, and staid for the night. 15th 
— To-day we preached to an enquiring people, from 2d. Peter, 
1 ; v. 19, at a Mr. P. Baker's, where we staid for the night. 
16th — This day we held a meeting at a Mr. Bauman's, not far 
from the Monongahela. 17th — We returned to Mr. Longen- 
acre's. Daring the preaching, the spirit of God wrought pow- 
erfully among the people : O ! that the impression made on their 
Hearts may be blessed and have a lasting effect on their conduct 
through life. At this place my fellow laborer and fellow tra- 
veller separated from me for a season ; he went into what is de- 
nominated the Glades ; T remained in this part of the country. 
ISth — This day I rode 10 miles and lodged with a Mr. Ncfh 
19th — To-day 1 came to a Mr. Lewis Brooker's, and tarried for 
the night. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon I preached in Washington coun- 
ty, to a tolerably large congregation; the people thanked mo 
politely, and desired me to visit them again. In the afternoon 
I rode down the Monongahela river, to Br. Samuel GreybilFs ; 
he received and entertained me very friendly. 21st — This day 
I preached at M. Meyer's, from Luke 17 ; v. 16, 17. The Bap- 
tist preacher, mentioned before, spoke after me ; his name I un- 
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meyer^s, in Fayette county ; here I found souls that live in the 
tear of God. From thence I came to Mr. George Mumma's, 
a relation of mine, in Westmoreland county; and staid tor the 
night. 23d — This morning I set off on my way very early: 
fed at a public house in Lin ganore \ alley. A melancholy acci- 
dent happened at this house during the night, which I will* relate. 
A family moving to the West, had put up here for the night ; 
they had a fiddle along with them, and were playing and danc- 
ing till bed time. A s usual they went into their wagons to rest ; 
scarcely had they laid down, when a huge old dead chesnuttree 
fell across two wagons, and instantaneously killed three women 
and two children; live others were severely injured,ORe of whom 
died a few hours after: here were six dead bodies waiting for 
their covins. I soon discovered they were the same people 
v>hom I met with at Stadtlers, where I warned them of their 
conduct : may God have mercy on the people who will not re- 
ceive admonition. At night I came to Somerset, and put up at 
a public house kept by John Winters. After J had retired to 
rest, the mail stage arrived wi;L the news that Mr. McEcan 
had been elected Governor of the State of Pennsylvania. Pre- 
sently a goodly number of the inhabitants made a dreadful 
noise, with crying hurra, and beating the drums through the 
town, just as if Old Nick must have all the honor and glerv for 
this glorious result ; O ! ay hat a pity that we have not moretrue 
religion and vital piety among the citizens of America. May 
God awaken and convert them by scores and hundreds and thou- 
sands, and grant them eternal life, for Jesus 5 sake — Amen. 
04th — This day I came to Mr. Nafzinger's, where I had sent 
an appointment, which he had not received ; so I rode to John 
Brubaeher's, two miles from Berlin, and staid for the night. 
25th — To-day I preached here with great liberty ; at night I 
held meeting at 'Squire Johnson's, in Berlin; spoke from Luke 
S; v. 17, in the English language. Here Br. Draksel joined 
me again ; we lodged at Br. Guth's. 26th — This forenoon we 
preached at a Mr. Wegley's, near Berlin ; rode about twelve 
miles and preached at Mr. Seder's, from John 5 ; v. 24. 

Sunday 27th — This day we had a meeting at John Zuck's, in 
Somerset county ; I spoke from 1st. Peter, 1 ; v. 5 to 9, inclu- 
sive. A numerous congregation had assembled ; more than 
the house could contain. The word spoken was accompanied 
with power ; tears run plentifully and some cried aloud for mer- 
cy. In the evening the people assembled again, and we had a 
melting time. I staid this night with a Mennonite preacher na- 
med Gundy : our souls immediately flowed together in love. 
28th — This morning we set off on our journey towards Cum- 
berland, in Maryland. As we bid the people farewell, they 
came to us with tears in their eyes, reaching forth their hands, 
saying, O! pray for us. May the good Lord assist them with 
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and stopped for the night at a public house. The landlord's 
name was Shell horn ; he refused to receive pay from us for our 
lodging's : may the Lord reward him. 29th — This day we 
came through Old-town and Hancock, and lodged with a Mr. 
Rowland. 3Gth — Before I got home to-day, I heard that my 
daughter, who lives near Marthisburg, was very ill ; when i 
arrived at home, and found my family all well, I immediately 
paid a visit to my daughter, and found her considerably better. 

November 1st — To-day I came to Br. Jacob Hcss's. 2d — ■ 
This day I visited brother Peter, whose wife I found very ill.; 
from thence I returned home. 

Sunday 3d — This day T preached at Funk's meeting house. 
4th and 5th — I was at home. 6th — Preached a funeral sermon 
In Frederick county. 7th — This day I left home in company 
with Br. Geeting, for Cumberland county, Pa. We came to- 
day as far as Leymeister's, where we tarried for the night. 
8th — This day we came to Br. David Sneidor's, where we found 
Br. Draksel. In consequence of the inclemency of the wea- 
ther, Br Geeting tarried here ; Br. Draksel and myself lode 
to Abr. Meyer's, where a large congregation had already as- 
sembled. I spoke to them from Psalm 40. 9th— This day a 
Sacramental meeting commenced at a place called The Church 
of Peace ; Br. Draksel spoke first, then Brs. Boehm and Geet- 
ing, with gra~e and power. In the evening I held a class 
meeting at old Br. Jonas Rupp's, where I tarried for the night. 

Sunday 10th — This morning { felt my heart drawn out in se- 
cret prayer. O ! Lord Jesus bless us this day with thy pres- 
ence, that sinners may be awakened, backsliders reclaimed, and 
thy children stirred up to double their diligence. A vast con- 
course of people were assembled ; Br. Geeting delivered the 
first discourse, Neidig followed him ; on the Sacramental occa- 
sion, Brs. Boehm and Geeting distributed the emblems of wina 
and bread ; it was truly a blessed time. In the afternoon [ 
preached from Luke 10 ; v. 29, 30 ; Boehm and Lang spoke 
after me. At night we had a very ^ood and lively me3ting at 
the house of Bi\ Swartz's. 11th — This morning we Lai our 
Love feast, and the love of Jesus was shed abroad in the hearts 
of his children, in a rich measure. At the close of the meeting 
it became difficult to part; all saying brother, sister, pray for 
me. At last we started, came to Harrisburg, and Br. Geeting 
preached in the German churofe, with great liberty. I lodge 1 
at Br. Redig's. 12th — To-day we held a meeting**! the house 
of Andrew Fox, 13th — This day Br. Gce'jng preached in the 
German Reformed Church, in Johnsontown ; I exhorted after 
him. At night I preached at Abr. DrakseFs, from Titus 3, to 
a numerous assembly. 14th — This forenoon Br. Geeting preach- 
ed in Lebanon, in the church; thence we rode to Mr. Keller's, 
where we held a meeting and staid for the night. 15th — This 
day we came to Mr. Zeller's, near the Little Swatara, and had 



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a blessed meeting*. 16 th — This morning; we rode to SLaeilerV 
town, preached in the church, thence to P. Miller's. Here 
u ore a number of people collected ; Br. Geeting spoke to them 
very feelingly, 

Sunday 17th— This day we preached to a great multitude of 
people ; when we were about to leave them, many followed 
with tears in their eyes, saying*, 0 ! pray for us. Here I part- 
ed from Br. Geeting; he took the road to the Sinking; Spring 
and I to Lancaster; rode to Mr. Gundt's, where I preached with 
zeal, but to all appearance, it made no particular impression: 

0 Lord i graat me grace and unction from above. 18th — This 
day I preached at Peter HoIFs, came to my fatherVin law, and 
staid lor the night. 19th — Preached at Seltenreich's, from Ti- 
tus 3; rode thence to Buckwalter's, my brother-in-law. 20th 
To-day I preached at Jacob Rohrers ; here I met with Brother 
Boehm. At night I spoke at Abr. Hershey's, to a numerous 
assembly ; many of.tjiem new converts, yet in their first love : 
may God grant them persevering; grace, 21st — This forenoon, 

1 preached at David Lang's, from John 5 ; v. 24 ; rode in the' 
afternoon to Manheim, where I again met with Br. Geeting; 
he preached in the church with a feeling and tender heart At 
night we held meeting again ; I staid with Mr. Jacob Meyer. 
22d — 7 his day we came to a Mr. Rider's ; a great many peo- 
ple of all sects and parties had assembled* I spoke first, from 
Genesis 18 ; v. 17 ; Geeting followed me, with great power. 
The word spoken penetrated their hearts ; hundreds came 
around us, reached forth their hands & bid us God's speed. 23d 
— This day I preached at a Mennonite meeting house; rode to 
Little York, visited the Rev'ds. Wagner and Gehring ; at night 
we came to a Mr* John Kami's, where we lodged. 24th — This 
ibrenoon we preached here at a funeral ; a multitude of people 
were collected on the occasion ; tears flowed abundantly. We 
rode yet 14 miles, and lodged with Mr. Meyer's. 24th — This 
ibrenoon and at night we preached at Br. Bishop's, in Little's- 
town, and had blessed meetings. 28th — This day we preached 
at Woodsbury to a small congregation; rode to Fr. Kemp's, 
and staid for the night. 27th — This day I returned home, and 
found my family all well ; bless the Lord, 80th — To-day 1 rode 
to Virginia, to Jacob Hess's, my son-in-law, who was sick. I 
tarried with him till December 5th, when I returned home. 
6th — Br. Hiestand preached thi#day at my house. 7th — I set 
out on the circuit, and reached Jacob Bowlus's. 

Sunday 8th — Preached at P. Kemp's. 9th — Held meeting 
at old Mr. Kemp's. 10th— This day I preached at John Nich- 
odemus's; in class meeting we received a blessing. 11th — 
This morning I rode to Fr. Hemp's, and spoke to a small cor- 
gregation with liberty, from Titus 3 ; v. 5, 6. From thence I 
went home with Mr. Baker ; him and his companion appear to 
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baMi's: from Isaiah 61 ; v. 1, 2; held class meeting and return- 
ed Lome. 

Sunday 15th — -Preached at the widow Hogmire's. .17th-— 
Rode to Fr. Nichoiemus's, where ! preached and met the class. 
18th— I preached at Brunner's. 19th— Preached to a little 
flock at D. D's. 20th— At Emmittsburg, from Romans 8 ; v. 
S3 ; ro±le home with J. Kr., and staid for the night. 21st — I 
preached here this forenoon ; the word made' no impression, f 
belie ye the people are gospel hardened. 

Sunday 22d^~This forenoon I preached in Little Vtown, to a 
tolerable congregation, and lodged at Br. Bishop's. 23d« — I 
preached at Bottenberger's, from 2d Peter, 1 ; v. 19. 24th — ■ 
At Liberty, from Isaiah 61; v. 3. 25th— Christmas Day,! 
preached in the forenoon, from Luke 2; rode to a Mr. Oehl's, 
and preached from John 1 ; v. 12, 13. 26th— This day I spoke 
at Bovey's, from John 5; V. 24; rode to John Krs,, where we 
had a blessed little meeting. 27th — This day I rested at Peter 
Kemp's. 28th — -A two-days' meeting commenced at Trapp-^ 
town, at Fr. Kemp's ; Br. Geisinger spoke first, then a Met!*- / 
odist Br. named Dool. ( 

Sunday 29th — This morning Bi\ Geeting preached the frst X 
sermon; the Lord was present in power at the distribution of \ 
the holy ordinance. 

March 20th, 1800— This day I left home for Pennsylvania ; J 
tarried' at John Ruber's, Rocky Springs. 21st— To-day I fell J 
in company with Br. Kersbey ; rode together through snow 
and rain, to a Mr. Shoemaker's, where we held a little meeting 
which \ trust was not in vain. 22d — This day we preached at 
Mr. Slosser's, in Cumberland county ; rode to Br. David Snei- 
der's, and had a blessed Prayer meeting. 

Sunday 23d — This day a great many people had collected ; 
the good Lord assisted us in declaring his counsel ; rode to Abr. 
Meyer's, and preached from 1st. Peter, 5 ; v. 6, 7,8= 24th — 
This day we came to John Shopp's, where we tarried for the 
night. 25th — Rode to Br. Neidig's, and returned again. 26th 
— Preached here with great freedom; went -home with Abr: 
Meyer. 27th — This day we held a meeting at the widow Bear's. 
28th — Came to Mr. Leymeister's. 29th— I returned home. 

Sunday 30th — This forenoon I preached at Schnebly's meet- 
ing house, irom 2d. Peter, 1; v. 19 ; at night we had meeting 
at my house. This week 1 was engaged at home. 

Sunday, April 6 — Preached at the widow Bear's. 7th- — I re- 
turned home. 8th — Preached a funeral. 11th — Spoke at Huu- 
ser's meeting house. 

Easter Sunday, April 10 Lh — Preached in the forenoon at Roli- 
rer's; in the afternoon at Schnebly's meeting house. 14th — I 
spoke at Wolgamott's, and also at Ewl's, near the Potomac ; 
here we broke bread and washed feet : glory to God, my soul, 
was filled with love to Jesus and the brethren, 

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Sunday 20th — This day I preached at John Ruber's, to a tol- 
erable congregation. 21st — To-day I rode to Virginia, and 
paid my daughter a visit. 22d— I tarried here. 23d— I return- 
ed home. 24th — To-day I set out again on the circuit ; preach- 
ed and met the class at Kerbaugh's. 25th — Tins day I preached 
at Krebs's, near Thomas's Creek. It appears as if the people 
were not so seriously engaged as formerly. 26th — This day I 
came to Mr. A. Shreiber's ; his mother "is an old lady of 90 
years ; I had a long conversation with h«r : may God bestow 
his grace upon her at this advanced age, 

Sunday 27th — This forenoon I preached here, from Luke 24; 
v. 46 ; rode to Little's-town, preached at Bishop's, and staid fo? 
the night. 2Sth — Rode to Pipe Creek, preached at Mr. Eupp's, 
from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19 ; the people here are desirous to have 
more preaching. 29th — This forenoon I preached in Liberty ; 
during the day eleven Methodist preachers arrived at this place, 
on their way to Conference, in Baltimore. In the evening I 
heard several of them speak, and was delighted with their dis- 
courses. 30th — To-day I preached at the widow StaufTer's-, 
from Matthew 5 ; v. 3, 4 ; rode across the Monocacy, and tar- 
ried for the night at Br. Smith's. 

May 1st — Preached at Bovey's, from Acts 14 ; v. 22, with 
great liberty. 2d — To-day I preached at Fr. Kemp's, to about 
30 persons ; rode to Frederick-town, and put up at Fr. Byer- 
]y's. 3d — Rode to P. Kemp's, at the Glass-house, where no 
appointment had been left; so I went on to one Mr. Nicholls', 
and tarried for the night. 

Sunday 4th — Preached near Trapp-town; staid for the night 
at Eberhardt's, near Middletown. 5th — This day I returned 
home. 

Sunday 11th — This forenoon I preached at Rohrer's ; in the 
afternoon in Ii agers-town. 14th — This morning I left home to 
attend a Sacramental meeting in Foutz's Valley, in Pennsylva- 
< nia ; came to Mr. J. Adams's, and staid for the night, loth — 
To-day I reached Br. David Sneider's, where I always found a 
iriendly and hearty welcome. 16th — This morning my heart 
rejoices in God ; it appears tome I always feel best, when heart- 
ily engaged in the work of the Lord. Br. Sneider accompani- 
ed me ; we ascended the North mountain by a very steep and 
rugged path. With difficulty we gained the summit, where we 
praised God on our knees for his kind assistance. We descend- 
ed to Shermon's Valley, crossed the Juniatta,and lodged with a 
Mr. Kobler. 17th — To-day we arrived at John Long's, the 
ace appointed for the meeting ; here we found Brs. Draksel, 
remmer and Neidig. I spoke at night from Psalm 34. 
Sunday 18th — This forenoon I spoke first, from Luke 24 ; v. 
46, 47 ; had considerable grace to speak ; Br. Fremmer fol- 
lowed me. After the distribution of the Lord's Supper, Br. 
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rode to Daniel Miller's, where I lodged for the night. 19th — 
This day I preached in Armstrong's Valley, in a church, from 
Hebrews 12 • in the afternoon at Paul's Greek, from Luke 17, 
The people were very attentive : may they all be converted to 
the Lord JesW I staid for the night with a Mr. Kreben ; two 
of whose children were converted. We had a happy season in 
family worship ; the children prayed so earnestly lor the con- 
version of their parents, and the salvation of their souls. When 
the whole family had»retired to rest, some time after midnight, 
I was awakened out of my slumbers by a loud noise, and pre- 
sently heard some one crying for mercy. I arose, and found it 
was the mother, who was pouring forth such lamentations, with 
the children all around her ; we all joined in prayer, and before 
day she found peace to her troubled soul. 20th — This day I 
preached at Br. A. Ream's, in Beckstone ; had such a severe 
pain in the breast, that I spoke with great difficulty ; yet not- 
withstanding, the word made considerable impression, 21st — 
To-day I came to Br. Fremmer's ; about thirty children had 
assembled at his house, to- whom he was giving religious instruc- 
tion ; some were under con viction. I also spoke to them ; their 
hearts were sensibly touched : may the Lord convert them tru- 
ly. Br. Martin Boehm also arrived ; we held a meeting and 
rode in the afternoon to Br. Neidig's. 22d— This forenoon Br. 
Boehm preached here ; I spoke in the afternoon in a barn at 
John Bodemar's. 23d — This day I came through HarrisDurg', 
and tarried for the night with John Swartz, 24th — To-day we 
came to Abr. Meyer's, in Cumberland county, where a Sacra- 
mental meeting is appointed : may Gcd grant his blessing, and 
crown the meeting with his presence, and with new-bom souls, 
for Jesus' sake. Br. Neidig commenced the meeting ; other 
brethren followed him. At night I attended a Prayer meeting' 
at Br. A. Heik's ; the Lord was powerfully with us. 

Sunday 25th — This morning Br. Boehm preached the first 
discourse with great power ; Reigle and others followed him. 
In the afternoon I preached from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19, with con- 
siderable^ liberty. Before the close of the meeting several 
young persons of both sexes, were brought under conviction, 
crying aloud, with streaming eyes, for mercy. We prayed 
with them for some time ; bless the Lord, several found the 
pearl of great price, in the pardon of their sins : may the Lord 
safely keep them unto eternal life. 26th — To-day Br. Boehm 
preached again, before the Sacrament, on the sufferings and 
death of our Lord Jesus Christ, with extraordinary power. Af- 
ter breaking bread, I closed the meeting. Every heart present 
was touched and tendered ; two young women cried out, O ! 
Lord what shall we do? we desire to be converted to God and 
get rejigion. They stated that their father was pray erl ess ; 
that he cursed and swore, and said if Ihey joined these people., 
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I am lost, I am lost and undone ; pray for us, 0 ! pray for us. 
In this manner several hours passed away ; ultimately, all at 
once one poor soul cried out, O ! glory , — eternal, O eternal pra ise 
and thanksgiving, be unto God, forever ; he has pardoned my 
sins, he has blotted them all cut of the book of remembrance ; 
the burthen is vanished, I am happy, yes happy in the Lord : O ! 
help me4o praise my Saviour for what he has done for me.' So 
she continued to praise the Lord and give glory to his holy name, 
until her strength became totally exhausted, and she sunk as if 
lifeless to the floor. O ! may our Great Master awaken and 
convert thousands in the same manner : Amen. I rode yet to 
Br. David Sneider's, and staid for the night. 27th — Bless the 
Lord for his mercy and amazing love, which I still feel in my 
soul. I rode this day to Mr. George Ewi's, and tarried with 
him ; he was very ill, and had been confined to his bed for a con- 
siderable time, in conversation, he disclosed to me his situa- 
tion ; with tears running down his cheeks, he said, 1 am sorry, 
yes, extremely sorry, that I have not spent my life, and my days 
of grace, in a better manner ; I am now on the brink of the 
grave and an awful eternity, and have no assurance of salvation 
and life eternal. I have slighted the grace and mercy of God, 
have sinned against the Most High, contrary to my conscience 
and better knowledge : O ! what will shortly become of me. 

His distress was exceedingly great, and his situation truly 
pitiful. I spent nearly the whole night with him in prayer, ex- 
horting him not to despair, but fly to the outstretched arms of 
sovereign mercy, to cast himself with all his sins into the arms 
of Jesus his Saviour, who had died that we might live ; embrace 
his merit by faith, and if your sins are like scarlet they shall 
become as wool ; and if red as blood, they shall be made white 
as snow. May the Lord in justice remember mercy. 

28th— This day I preached at the widow Sumbrod's, and re- 
turned home. 30th — To-day I preached at Hauser's meeting 
house. 3 1st — To-day I set out for the Quarterly or great meet- 
ing, as it is generally called, at the Antietam. Father CKter- 
bein was there, and preached first, from Psalm 1 IS-; v. 22 to 25, 
inclusive. At night J spoke from Acts 14 ; v. £2. 

Sunday, June -1st — This morning we had our Love feast. On 
account of a heavy rain we could not as usual have public 
preaching under the trees, and as the meeting house could not 
hold half the people collected. Preparations were quickly made 
to accommodate them in the barn of old Jacob Hess. Otters ein 
preached first, I spoke after him ; he and Br. Geeting distribu- 
ted the bread and wine. The hearts of many believers and spec - 
tators were tendered, and to some it was a most precious time, 
a time no doubt long to be remembered. 2d — This day I was 
at home preparing for a journey to Pennsylvania. 3d— To-day 
I arrived at P. Kemp's, where I found father Otterbein. Some 
people were collected; I had to preach and he spoke after me. 



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4th — This day Ave had a meeting at Fishing Creek ; Otlerbem 
preached with wonderful power ; a Methodist Brother followed 
him. I rode to Woods bury and staid for the night with W. Sh. 
5th — This evening 1 reached York, and lodged at a public house , 
6th — This day 1 took refreshment and fed my horse at a Mr.- 
H. Strickler's ; his daughter was very ill. I spoke to her, and 
prayed with her. At night 1 reached A. Kauffm an' s, where 
the meeting is appointed. 7th — The meeting commenced to- 
day ; Brs. Drakselj Fremmer and Ncidig, were present, with 
the assistance of tha Great Head of the church. I spoke first, 
and went home in the evening with dir. JErb ; hefe I also spoke 
to a goodly number, and we rejoiced together. 

Sunday 8th — My prayer is this morning, O ! that God of hi* 
infinite mercy, may be with us in power, and may signs and 
wonders be done in the name of the holy child, Jesus. A Vast 
multitude of people were collected to-day ; Br. Draksel preach- 
ed the first sermon. The people were remarkably attentive* 
and the grace of God wrought powerfully. At night we held 
meeting at Abr. Ilershey's ; a young Methodist Brother preach- 
ed first ; I followed him. We had a blessed time. 9th— Tin's 
morning we held our Love feast, and administered the ordinance 
of the Lord's Supper ; it proved a happy day to many souls. I 
staid this night at A. Long's. 10th — This day I preached a fu- 
neral sermon. The great mass of the people here appear to rest 
contentedly in their carnal security : may God have mercy on 
them. I came to Bear's, my brother-in-law, where I staid for 
the night. 11th — This day I visited my relations in this section 
of the country, and lodged at Buckwalter's. 12th — This day 
came to Br. Martin Boehm's ; found Br. Robinson, a Metho- 
dist preacher there ; we spent several happy hours. How pro- 
fitable it is to-be in company with the godly, and how easy to 
preach to a congregation of praying people. 13th — This even- 
ing! preached at Br. Strickler's, from Luke 24; v. 45, 46, 47. 
14th — I came to York, and tarried for the night with a Mr. 
Baer. 

Sunday loth — This forenoon I preached in the Pigeon-hill 
church, from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19 ; I believe not altogether in 
vain. I rode in the afternoon to a certain Henry Weber's, who 
received me very friendly. 18th — This day I arrived at home; 
bless the Lord for his goodness, all my family were well. 

Sunday 22d — This day I preached at Br. Nichodemus's. 

Sunday 29th— At Emniittsburg. 

July 6th — I preached at Peter Kemp's. 

Sunday 18th— This forenoon I preached at the widow Hog- 
mire's; at night in Haters-town. 
Sunday 20th— In Liberty. 

Sunday 27tli — I preached at Mr. Sauers, in what is called 
Turkey. 31 sf — This was a day of thanksgiving at Br, Geet- 
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August 1st — I preached at Yost Herbaugh's. 2d— I arrived 
at Br. Bishop's, in Little's-town. 

Sunday 3d— -This forenoon I preached here from Psalm 126; 
v. 5. 6 ; in the afternoon I had an appointment at Bottenberg's; 
the greater part of the congregation not understanding German, 
I had to preach in the English language, and although it was bro- 
ken, it seemed to make some impression. 4th — This day I ex- 
perienced the love of God shed abroad in my poor soul, in a rich 
measure : bless the Lord, O my soul ! for all his goodness. A- 
bout 10 o'clockat night I arrived at home. 6th — This day I 
started for Yinjinia ; rode to Jacob Hess's, and staid for the 
night. 7th — This day Br. Geetingand myself had an appoint- 
ment in Shepherds-town; rode theme to my daughter's, near 
Martinsburg. 8th — This day w*e A reached Br. Duekwalt's, 
where we tarried for the night. 9th — To-day our meeting com- 
menced at Sleepy Creek ; I preached first frorn Acts 19 ; v. 22; 
Br. Geeting followed me. The word spokon by him made most 
impression on the hearers. We staid at night with Brother Am- 
brose. 

Sunday 10th — This morning I am, by the mercy of God, yet 
on praying ground, beseeching God to bless cur meeting. Br. 
(reeling preached first; after the Lord's Supper, we held our 
Love feast in the afternoon, and had a happy time. 11th— This 
day I preached at the Warm Springs, and lodged with a Mr. 
G rammer. 12th — I rode to Williams-port, and lodged at 
WolfkieFs. 13th — This day I returned home. 16th— To-day 
I rode about 22 miles to Fr. Hoffman's. 

• Sunday 17th — Preached at Conrad Kemp's, to a large assem- 
bly, from Psalm 126; rode to Mr. Samuel Phillips', where I 
was cordially received. 18th — This dav I returned home. 
20th — To-day I preached near Boonsborotigh. 21st-At Roh- 
rer's, from 2d. Corinthians, 3; v. 15, 16. A woman was awa- 
kened during preaching, and cried for mercy; some of her friends 
wanted to take her out of the church, for fear that she would get 
the hysterics, which they said she was subject to. I requested 
them to let her alone; adding, God grant that many more may 
be afflicted with such a disease. 22d— This day I preached at 
Isaac Hershey's; at nip*ht 1 returned home. 

Sunday 24th— This forenoon I preached at Eherhardt's ; in 
the afternoon at Biber's church, from Psalm 126 ; v. o, 6. 
29th— 1 went to Hagers-town ; father Boehm preached in the 
evening. I staid for the night at Kaufroth's. 30th— This day 
Boehm returned home with me. 

Sunda} 31st— This forenoon father Boehm preached in Mau- 
ser's meeting house ; his son Henry spoke after him. In the af- 
ternoon they spoke at Geeting's meeting house. We tarried 
together at Jacob Hess's. 

September 1st— This morning my soul was particularly drawn 
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me wholly and cleanse me from all sin, for Jesus 5 sake. We 
set out for Virginia, came to Chr. Crunrs, where we staid for 
the night. 2d— This day a great congregation was assembled 
here. Father Boehm preached first, I followed him ; the friend 
of sinners was present at the meeting. At night we held a 
meeting at Dr. Senseny's, in Winchester ; father Boehm preach- 
ed with great power ; a Methodist Brother spoke after him in 
the English language. I staid for the night with Mr. Lauck. 
4th— This day w r e had meeting at Abr. Neu'swander's ; the peo- 
ple were very attentive; I trust some good was done. We rode 
to a Mr. A. Boehm 5 s ; I preached here from Hebrews 12; v. 
15 ; Henry Boehm followed me. oth— This forenoon we held a 
meeting at Jacob Funkhpuser 5 s ; rode from thence to Wood- 
stock, visited old Mr. Yager, and staid for the night at Zeh- 
rmg 5 s. I cannot avoid mentioning the great blessing I received 
this evening, when at prayers, at Mr. Yager's, My soul was so 
filled with the love of God, that I had to° shout aloud for joy; 
praise the Lord : O ! that every sinner knew the kindness of 
Jesus. 6th— This forenoon father Boehm preached here in the 
church; rode to Mr. Rhinehart's. I preached here from Luke 
24; v. 4, 5. 7th— This day we came to the widow Kepis' s ; I 
spoke from Psalm 128; v. 5,6 ; here we had a melting season. 

Sunday 8th— This forenoon father Boehm preached first in 
the German language; his son Henry followed in the En dish. 
The grace of God appeared to be visible in almost every coun- 
tenance. After the meeting closed, and the people were dis- 
missed, they seemed loathe to depart ; we prayed once more 
with them, and then rode to Mr. Bender's, where I spoke from 
Romans 8 ; v. 17 ; H. B'. preached also, but to all appearance 
without any effect. After retiring to rest, perhaps about mid- 
night, the wife of Mr. Bender began to lament and mourn most 
pitifully ; I heard the husband endeavoring to pacify her, for 
fear of disturbing our rest. Believing her to be sick, I called 
to him, and asked whether Mrs. Bender was unwell? lie an- 
swered yes, but she said, no, sir ; I am not sick in body, but am 
afraid I am lost forever ; this evening during preaching I was 
truly convinced, and saw distinctly that I put off the salvation 
of my soul too long. I am afraid it is now too late, and mer- 
cy is gone forever. We arose from bed, and joined together in 
prayer, encouraging her to persevere, and exercise faith in the 
Son of God, who is able and willing to save to the uttermost, all 
that will come unto him : may God have mercy for Jesus 5 sake. 
9th— This morning we started very early ; came to a Mr. John 
Peters 5 , where we found a house full of people already assem- 
bled. I preached from I^uke 18 ; v. 29; father Boehm follow- 
ed me, and Henry spoke in the English language ; the word 
made great impression. At the close of the meeting the peo- 
ple would not depart, but were standing about in groups, cryino* 
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gan again and prayed with them. At last, the companion df 
Bender, who had been in such distress during last night, found 
peace with God, and gave praises to Jesus with a loud voice, for 
his mercy and compassion. Y* r e rode from this place to Ro- 
mans', where a goodly number of young people had collected ; 
father Boehm gave them an exhortation. Immediately their 
hearts became tender ; many were in distress and cried aloud for 
mercy : may God hear and answer their prayers, lor Jesus' 
sake, Amen. ICth— This morning I am enabled by grace di- 
vine to rejoice in the God of my salvation. In a short time a 
great many people collected ; father Boehm spoke to them with 
uncommon power ; I spoke after him. The power of the Lord 
came down ; the whole congregation shed tears. Many were 
convicted of sin, and in the distress of their souls cried aloud, 
O ! what must we do to be saved. We prayed with tiiem for 
??ome time, until at length we had to tear ourselves from them. 
Br. Strickler had come to be our guide to his house, which was 
16 miles distant; so we started, leaving them engaged in pray- 
er. In Rockingham we visited Br. Welsh, a Methodist preach- 
er, and a most excellent man ; he was delighted, because of our 
visit. See how the love of God unites the hearts of his chil- 
dren. Late at night we arrived at Br. Stickler's, and had a 
good night's rest. 11th— This day a great many people collect- 
ed from far and near. I preached from Acts 14 ; v. 22 ; father 
Boehm followed me ; he had not spoken long when quite unex- 
pectedly several persons rose simultaneously on their feet, clasp- 
ing and striking their hands, and shouting and praising God 
with extacy of joy. At night we held meeting again, which 
lasted till past midnight ; the house could not contain all the peo- 
ple that had assembled. Father Boehm baptised young Daniel 
Strickler and his companion. 12th— This day we rode to Peter 
Biber's, in Augusta county ; I preached from Hebrews 2 ; r. 
3 ; father Boehm followed me : the word made little or no im- 
pression. The people here seem hardened : may the Lord awake 
them to a sense of their danger. 13th — This day we came to 
Staunton, called at the house of Br. King, a Methodist preach- 
er, a sincere and affectionate man ; took some refreshments and 
rode to Christian Hess's, where we tarried lor the night. 13th 
—This day a great meeting is to commence at Henry Men- 
gen's : may the Lord meet with us. When we arrived at the 
place, we found a great many people already collected ; I ad- 
dressed them, from 2 Peter, 5 ; v. 6 to 9, inclusive. Br. King 
spoke after me ; then Henry Boehm. When the latter had spo- 
ken a short time, the power of God seemed to pervade the whole 
congregation. At ni°:ht we held prayer and class meeting : the 
Lord was with us. The parents shouted for jcy, to see their 
children converted to God. 

Sunday 14th — This forenoon, father Boehm preached first ; 
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wine, we departed ; rode to a Mr. Harr's, where I preached from 
2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19. Br. King spoke in the English language, 
but nothing would effect or touch the people ; the power of 
darkness was too strong for this time, loth — This day we re- 
turned to Staunton, dined at Brother King's, and rode about 17 
miles to one Widore's, where a great many people had assem- 
bled ; father Boehm spoke with wonderful power ; we staid here 
for the night. 16th — This forenoon I preached in Keise! town , 
at one Zimmerman's, from Matthew 5 ; v. 3 to 6. Henry 
Boehm spoke also. The people cried aloud : may the Lord 
grant them saving grace. We rode in the afternoon about 16 
miles, to John Peters' ; father Boehm preached here to a nu- 
merous congregation. 17th — This day we came to a Mr.iXersh- 
berger's ; I spoke from Psalm 40 ; v. 1 to 4 ; rode to Messi- 
nurte, and tarried for the night at Chr, Fori's; they received us 
very friendly, but do not appear to be concerned about religion, 
ISth — This forenoon Henry Boehm preached in an old church 
in the neighborhood of Fori's, in the English language. The 
word was accompanied by the power of God to the hearts of the 
audience. Many returned with us to Fori's, after meeting, and 
we had to force ourselves away ; some of them rode with us 
across a mountain. called the Tree Top; we lodged with Mr. 
Stouffer, where we were friendly entertained : may God reward 
them. 19ih — This day we reached Woodstock. A Mr. Grove 
had died very suddenly, and we were requested to preach bis 
funeral ; father Boehm spoke with great zeal and power, from 
these words, "Set thy house in. order, for thou shalt die and not 
live." We rode yet to John Funkhouser's, where J preached 
from Romans 8 ; v. 17. 20th — This day a Sacramental meet- 
ing commenced at Abr. Neus wander's; very suitable accommo- 
dations were made under the open canopy of heaven ; I preach- 
ed lirst, from Luke 24 ; v. 46, 47 ; Br. Crum followed me. At 
night 1 preached at Senseny's, from these words: "Those that 
sow with tears, shall reap with joy met the class and had a 
very good time. 

Sunday 21st — This day a vast multitude of people were col- 
lected; father Boehm delivered the first discourse; some other 
Brother followed, but it appeared to me as if a power of dark- 
ness hovered over the assembly ; the word spoken had not the 
desired effect. In the afternoon I preached from 2d. Peter, 1 ; 
v. 19, with considerable liberty. Henry Boehm followed me ; 
this made some impression on the hearers ; their hearts were 
tendered, and many cried aioud__ for mercy. We pra) r ed with 
them for some time, but had to leave them, because we had an 
appointment in Winchester, which we reached just in proper 
time; the people had assembled in the Methodist meeting house. 
Father Boehm preached first in the German, Henry and my- 
self in the English language. We had a blessed time : glory 
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to IIess*s, my son-in-law ; thence through Shcpherds-towr?- 
and lodged with John Mumma. 23d— To-day we had meeting 
at Hausers, where we met Br. Fremmer; thence home and 
iound my family well : bless the Lord for his goodness and all 
his kind mercies, O ! that all those near and dear to me, may 
seek the Lo"d and serve him. 24th — This day I left home to 
attend the Conference. At Middle-town I found Br. Draksei, 
who had an appointment there, and tamed with him, After 
meeting, we rode home with Br. Jacob Bowlus, and staid for 
the nrghi. 25th- — This morning we set out early ; came to Br. 
Peter Kemp's, where the Conference is to be held ; found fa- 
ther Otteii.ein, Boehm, and twelve other preachers there. The 
Conference w-.s opened with singing and prayer by Otterbein 
and Boehm ; the former gave a powerful exhortation. Then 
were all the brethren present separately examined respecting 
their progress in the divine life, their success and industry' in 
the ministry. 26th — This forenoon father Otterbein preached 
from Amos 4; v. 12; Boehm spoke after him. After trans- 
acting some other business, the Conference closed with prayer. 
Boehm, Fremmer and myself rode to Bovcy's, where father 
Boehm preached and we tarried for the night. 27th — This day 
our Sacramental meeting commenced. 

Sunday 23th — Father Otterbein preached from Revelation 3; 
v. 7 to 12, inclusive. He spoke with astonishing clearness and 
] erspicuity, and appeared to be inspired with the gift of inter- 
pretation. 29th — This day I rode home. 30th— To-day I 
preached at Ban mar/-. 

Octet er 1st — This morning I left home for Shamokin. Lord ! 
i pray thee to be with me on my journey. At night 1 preach- 
ed at John Adam's ; here I met Brs. Geeting and Hershey. 
23 — We travelled all the day and arrived at night at Br. David 
JSneider's. 3d — This day we held meeting in the Church of 
Peace, remained for the night at John Shopp's. 4th — To-day 
a two-days* meeting commenced in Rediand, York county ; Br. 
J. Hershey spoke first, 1 spoke after him. At night I preach- 
ed at Kauftman's. from Fsalm 34 ; staid for the night at Mr. 
Grubb's, in Lewistown. 

Sunday 5th — This morning Br. Geeting preached from Re- 
] rews 13 ; v. 14. I spoke alter him in the English language, 
felt the presence of the Lord very sensibly : O ! that I always 
could retain him in my poor heart. At night we had a blessed 
time in Lewistown. Cth — To-day we had meeting at John Nei- 
dig ? s; I preached from John 1; v. 11, 12. Br. Geeting fol- 
lowed me ; we also had a good time here. A young man cried 
aloud for mercy. 7th — To-day we preached "at Middletown ; 
Br. Geeting preached from these words : "Give an account of 
thy stewardship/or thou canst henceforth no longer be steward." 
We lodged for the night at Mr. Rider's. 8th— This day a 
great m my people were collected, and I trust the word was no* 



Spoken in vain. 9th — This day Br. Geeting preached in Leb- 
anon, in the German Reformed Church. 10th — To-day we 
held meeting in ShafFerVtown ; I tried to speak from Romans 
8 ; v. 17, but saw very little impression made, lltfa — This 
day our Sacramental meeting commenced at Br. Zeller's, in 
Berks county. I spoke first, from Titus 3 ; v. 5, 6, 7, The 
word appeared to be accompanied with power. 

Sunday 12th — This forenoon Br. Greeting preached with re- 
markable power and unction from above. The ordinance of 
the Lord's Supper was administered, but no excitement was 
produced. 13th — To-day I set out in company with Br. Rie- 
gle, for Sunbury ; crossed the Blue Mountain, and lodged at 
m public house, 14th — To-day we reached -Sunbury. Th«5 
person to whom I was recommended happened to have been 
buried yesterday. This being the day of election, we did not 
stay in tow but came through Northumberland, not without 
some danger and difficulty in crossing the West Branch ; some 
time after dark we reached the house of a Mr. AJbr. Eyerley, 
who received us very friendly. 15th — This day we arrived at 
old Br. Arndt's ; shortly after, Br. David Sneider also arriv- 
al. A great many people collected together ; Br. Riegel spoke 
first ; Sneider and myself also gave exhortations to the peo- 
ple. " 16th — To-day 1 preached at a Mr. John Rauck's, from 
2d. Peter,!; v. 19 ; rode to a Mr. Shallenberger's, where we 
tarried for the night. 17th — To-day I preached at John BaerX 
in the English language ; Br. Sneider spoke in the German. 
18th — This day a Sacramental meeting commenced at Martin 
Dre'isback's, in Buffalo Valley ; we had to ride this forenoon 
about 20 miles through the rain., to the place appointed for the 
meeting. W e arrived safe, though pretty wet. Not a great 
many people had collected, owing to the rain ; I spoke to them 
and held class meeting. We had a happy time, blessed be God. 

Sunday 19th — This morning it still continues to rain. My 
prayer is for a clean heart, and a deeper work of grace in my 
soul. At the appointed time we repaired to the church ; they 
were playing an or.- an wilhihesinginr. I spoke first, from IsL 
Peter, 4; v. 17, 18; Br. Fremmer concluded. At night we 
had meeting at Breisbach's. 20th — This day I preached at a 
Mr. Waters's, from Matthew 5; v. 8, 9. At night at a poor 
man's house, on Middle Creek ; the friend of sinners deigned to 
be among us. 21st — This day I rode home with a Mr. Swartz, 
in Mifflin county, and tarried here. 22d— This forenoon I tried 
to preach here from Luke 17 ; v. 12, 13, 14. The word mack; 
powerful impression ; nearly all shed tears, and prayed that we 
should soon visit them again; rode with a Mr. Kuntzto Fautz's 
Valley. Here many people were collected, to whom I spoke 
from Psalm 34. I believe it was not altogether in vain ; staid 
for the night with Philip Hoffman. 23d— This day I preached 
at Mr. Long's ; had a tolerable large congregation, and consjd- 



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erable liberty to speak ; the word also took effect. The people 
besought me with tears to visit them again : may the Lord send 
them teachers after his own heart. Here I parted with my 
companion, Br. Sneider \ he want home and I pursued my jour- 
ney alone. I had to ride a solitary road, Bight overtook me, at 
last I came to a public house, where I was compelled to stay. 
The house was lull of people ; so crowded that I had some dif- 
ficulty to find entrance. The occasion of this gathering was a 
general muster, and the valiant soldiers had not yet returned to 
their homes. O ! what cursing and drinking I had to see and 
hear ? — how miserable are the servants of the devil ? I was not 
able to stand it among them for any considerable time, so I left 
the house, went to an orchard near at hand, kneeled under an 
apple tree, and prayed that the Lord, for Jesus' sake, would 
have mercy on them. The landlord was a German man na- 
med Dorst; it also seemed disagreeable to him, but what could 
lie do among so many. 24th — This day I rode alone about 46 
miles, through a mountainous section of country, and was lost 
in reflections on the astonishing and wonderful power which cre- 
ated the world. At one time 1 saw the rugged mountain, with 
rocks piled upon each other, until their naked summits appar- 
ently touched the skies. At other times., I perceived along the 
narrow winding path, an almost unfathomable abyss, at the bot- 
tom of which, though unseen, I could hear the gurgling of a 
small stream of water. O ! thought I to myself, how great is. 
the Being who created all these wonders ? and how insignificant 
a creature is man? But what is better than all, this great Cre- 
ator is my Father, my protector, my friend, whom I can safely 
trust ; yes, glory to God, I will praise Him for all that is past, 
and trust Him for all that is to come. At night I came to John 
Wurtz's, who entertained me very friendly : may God reward 
him in this life and in the life to come. 25th — This morning I 
am refreshed and well in soul and body : my friendly Lost would 
not suffer me to depart until after breakfast. Leaving this 
friendly habitation, I rode again all day long, and reached the 
Cove Mountain, which I ascended as last as the ruggednessand 
steepness of my path would permit, but it grew dark before I 
reached the summit. When on the top I drew near to God in 
prayer and felt myself encouraged ; so I commenced descend- 
ing, in the name of God, as well as 1 was able, until ultimately 
I discovered a house, the dwelling-place of a pious Dunker fam- 
ily, the name of which was Metzger; here I was kindly re- 
ceived. 

Sunday 26th — This morning my friendly Dunker sent his 
son with me to a Mr. Vvniebrenner, to whom I had sent an ap- 
pointment. On arriving at the place, I found a large congre- 
gation assembled ; I preached to them from Titus 3 ; v. 7, S, 
V. When I had closed the meeting, the people came around 
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seek the Lord. At night I preached at Herman's; the word 
spoken did not seem to make any impression, but I suppose the 
fault lies at my own dcor. 27th — This day 1 visited several 
families, and staid for the night with a Mr. John Huber. 28th 
— This day I had a nephew of mine, Daniel Newcomer, for a 
travelling companion ; we rode all day long, and put up at night 
at a public house. After retiring to rest, I felt condemned Tor 
not having done my duty, not asking permission for family 
prayer. Next morning i entered into conversation with some 
of the guests, respecting our duty to God, and so forth. I then 
asked permission of the landlord to pray with the family ; he 
- readily granted the request ; so I gave them a word of exhor- 
tation, prayed with them, and apparently the most of them 
seemed well pleased. 29th — This day J rode about 40 miles, 
reached home and found my family all well. 

Sunday, November 2d — Preached at Mr. Funk's, in my 
own neighborhood. 7th — At Mr. Rohrer's. 

Sunday 9th — This forenoon I preached at Hauser's ; in the 
afternoon at Geetmg's. 10th — At Smith's. 

Sunday 16th — At Palmer's. 17th — I went to Virginia, 
25th — I returned home. 

Sunday 30th — This forenoon I preached at Shank's church. 

December 1st — This day we had meeting at home. 5th — I 

f reached in Hagers-town. 6th — This day I held meeting at 
lauser's meeting house. 
Sunday 7th — This morning I felt myself very unwell ; mar- 
ried my brother's daughter Sally, to John XXoifman : may the 
Lord bless them. I continued to grow worse ; suffered extreme 
pains in my limbs, was obliged to remain at home, and coukl 
not attend to my appointments. 

January 1st, 1801 — This day I attended meeting again for the 
first time, but I was nothing the better for it ; on the contrary 
I had to keep my bed for three weeks longer. 22d — This dsy 
I preached in Hagers-town. 25th — At Mr. Kesler's. 26th — 
At Mr. Noil's; the Rev. H. Schmucker preached first, I follow- 
ed him. 31st — This day I tried whether I should be able to 
ride some distance, and rode to Peter Kemp's. 

Sunday, February 1st — Preached in the forenoon at ELe: = 
hardt's ; in the afternoon at Jacob Bowkis's; the Lord was 
present. 2d — To-day I returned home; visited a sick woman, 
who appeared to be in great distress of soul. She concluded she 
was forsaken of God, and must be lost forever. I put the que - 
tion to her, pray tell me, you say you are so poor and forsaken 
of Goil ; if so, how much are you willing to take for your share 
ef the mercy and merit which is in Christ Jesus? She answer- 
ed, O ! not the whole world. W ell, my dear, said T, then you 
are not yet so very poor and forsaken as you imagined. If your 
treasure is yet so valuable, that you v ouui refuse the prize of the 
whole world for it, then you are certainly more opulent than the 



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most wealthy, ami therefore you ought to be rather thankful 
than otherwise. This had the desired effect, tears of gratitude 
run down her cheeks ; all her doubts vanished as the morning 
clouds. She shouted aloud, and praised the Lord for her deliv- 
erance. Bd— This day I preached at F. M's., an old Lutheran . 
This family has a desire to get religion ; they invited me to 
pay them another visit before long. 4th — This day I came to* 
old Br. F. Kemp's ; his companion had died since my last visit. 
6th — To-day I rode to Frederick -town, thence to the widow 
Stouffer's, arid tarried for the night. 8th — This day I came to 
liberty ; Br. Lehman was there to attend a funeral, I spoke 
after him in the English language. At night I preached again 
in the Methodist meeting house. 7th — To-day 1 came to Peter 
Kemp's. 8th — This day I spoke to an attenttv* congregation, 
at Shoop's. 9th — I returned home. 14th — I set out again on 
the circuit ; rode to P. St's. and staid for the night. 

Sunday loth — This foierioon I preached here with consider- 
able liberty ; rode in the afternoon to a Mr. Martin's, where the 
Rev. Mr. Ruthrauff, a Lutheran minister, held a meeting. 
When he had concluded Lis discourse, he requested me to ex- 
hort, and conclude the meeting; wi th prayer. At night I preach- 
ed and held class meeting at Fr. Nichodemus's. 16th — To-day 
I visited several families, and staid for the night at Jacob Her- 
baugh's. 17th — This day I preached at Yost Herbaugh's, 
from Revelation 21 ; v. 7, 8 ; visited a sick person ; rode to L, 
Kemp's, and staid for the night. 18th — This day 1 went from 
house to house, found the people generally very ignorant in mat- 
ters of religion, and very shy and reserved towards me, believ- 
ing me to be a deceiver : may God grant them more knowledge 
in these things. I staid for the night at the widow Lauman's. 
19th — This day I preached at Emmittsburg, from Romans 5 ; 
v. 1 to 6 ; tarried for the night at J. K's. 20th— This day I 
visited a nick man ; while conversing with him, his wife and 
children ran out of the house for fear of me, except the young- 
est son, he remained. I prayed with the old man, and the lad 
was sensibly touched ; he cried violently : may God convert pa- 
rents and children. From thence I rode to Br. Bishop's, and 
staid for the night. 21st— This night I tarried with Mr. Mid- 
dlekauff, in Adams county. 

Sunday 22d — This day I preached to a small congregation in 
LittleVtown, from Romans 5 ; v. 1 to 4. 23d — To-day I came 
through Taney town, visited the Rev. Mr. Young, preached at 
Bottenberg's, and staid for the night. 24th — To-day I preach- 
ed at Mr. Yorty's, to a large assembly ; some of them converts 
in their first love ; we had a happy time. 25th— This day I 
preached at Mr. Sauer's ; during preaching a young woman 
was convicted and began to cry aloud for mercy, desiring to be 
prayed for. During prayer several others were wrought upon 
and the cry for mercy became general ; some received pardon 



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of all their sins, were rejoiced and sung praises to God: O ! 
why have I not such meetings all around the circuit. 24th — 
This forenoon I preached in Liberty with great freedom. A 
Methodist Brother had his appointment at night, but as he did 
not come, I had to preach in his place, in the English language. 
27th — This forenoon I attended a funeral ; at night I preached 
at Worman's, on Sam's Creek. 28th — This day I attended a 
Quarterly meeting at Linganore chapel; John Chambers preach- 
ed a wonderful sermon ; at night we had a glorious time at a 
prayer meeting. 

Sunday, March 1st — To-day we had an excellent time ; ma- 
ny jumped and shouted lor joy. At night I preached at Ewi's, 
near Woodsbury, 2d — This day I preached at J. L's., from 
Romans 5 ; v. 1, 2, 3, and had a good meeting. 3d — I return- 
ed home. 

Sunday 8th— This forenoon I preached at Hauser's. This 
week I was chiefly engaged at home. 

Sunday 15th— This day I preached a funeral discourse in Fred- 
erick county ; at night we had an excellent meeting in Mkl- 
dletown. ISth— This day I preached in Williams-port, in the 
Church. 21st — This day I set out on the ciicuit w ith Br. Mi- 
chael Thomas ; preached at H. St's. 

Sunday 22d — This forenoon we held meeting at P. St's. ; at 
night at Fr. Nichodemus's. 23d — Tc-day we preached at Mr. 
Houley's ; rode to Yost Herbaugh's, and staid for the night. 
24th — This dav I preached from Colossians 3 ; rode to Emmit V- 
burg, and staid for the night at Br. J. DayhofPs. 25th— This 
forenoon I preached from Revelation 21 ; v. 7, 8 ; rode to Br; 
Bishop's, and tarried ibr the night. At family prayers we all 
received a blessing. 26th — This day I preached here from 
LukelS ; v. 27, 2S, 2.9 ; rode to Bottenberg's, and preached 
from Romans 5; v. 10, 11. 27th — This day Ave had a blessed 
meeting at Sauer's ; rode home with Mr, ftupp, and staid for 
the night. 23th— Preached in the forenoon in Liberty, from 
Luke 19 ; v. 1 to 5; to a large congregation ; rode about eight 
miles to a Mr. Browning's, a Methodist preacher, and preached 
from Psalm 40 ; v. 1 to 4. 

Sunday 29th — This forenoon I rode about 9 miles and preach- 
ed to a small assembly. In the afternoon we had meeting at 
P. Kemp's, where we tarried for the night. 30th — This day 
we preached at the Glass-house. 31st — To-day we Jiad meet- 
ing at J. Michel's ; I preached in German ; Br. Lucas, a Me- 
thodist preacher, in the English language ; rode in the after- 
noon to Conrad Kemp's, and preached from John 5 ; v. 6, 7, to 
an attentive congregation. 

April 1st — This day I preached at Eberhardt's, from Luke 
19 ; v. 1 to 6, and had a happy meeting ; at night I preached in 
Middletown. 2d — To-day I returned home. 3d — I preached 
at Eversole's ; from Luke 23 ; v. 28, 29, 30. 



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Sunday 5th — This day I preached at Geeting' s meeting house 
and tarried for the night at Jacob Hess's. 6th — This forenoon 
I preached in Sharpsburg, from .Luke 24 ; v. 45. 46 ; at night 
in Martinsburg, Ya. 7th— I tarried at my son's-in-law. 8th 
—I attended a funeral ; Br. Swift, a Methodist preacher, preach- 
ed with great power. lOtk— To-day i arrived at Br. Cram's, 
where I staid for the night. 11th— This day I returned home. 

Sunday 12th— We had meeting at home. 

Sunday 19th— This day I preached and met the class at the 
widow Ewi's ; tarried for the night at Ja. M's. 20th— I re- 
turned home, through a very cool rain. 21st— This day I rest- 
ed at home. 22d — This morning we have snow, fully a foot 
deep, and it still continues tailing ; the weight of the snow has 
broken down the limbs of cherry and peach trees, and has ru- 
ined a great many of them. 23u— The snow still continues to 
cover the ground. 24th— This morning it rains incessantly ; I 
intended to set out for the Quarterly meeting at Kemp's, but the 
waters are too much swollen. 25th— To-day I felt miserable, 
cm account of remaining at home when I ought to have been at 
the meeting. I could withstand the desire to go no longer : in 
the name of God, and trusting to his kind protection, I set oil". 
Oi\ arriving at Middle Creek, I found it very full, yet I ventu- 
red in, and got safely across. In Middletown, Br. George 
Geeting joined me ; Ave set off immediately to Kemp's. On our 
arrival, we found the people awaiting us ; I preached first from 
Luke 27 ; v. 45, 46. At night I preached at John Cronise's, 
from Luke 18 ; v. 36. 

Sunday 26th — A great many people were this day collected; 
Br. Geeting spoke first, from Zachariah 12 ; v. 8,9, 10 ; I fol- 
lowed him with a feeling heart. During the administration of 
the Lord's Supper, we had a melting time. We rode to Fish- 
ing Creek, where we staid for the night. 27th — This forenoon 
we preached here to a large congregation ; rode to Woodsbury, 
where we also had a considerable assembly, more than the house 
could contain. 28th— This day Br. Geeting preached in Lih- 
erty, in the German language ; at night I tried to preach in the 
English language : the Lord blessed the word spoken in his 
name ; many hearts were pierced. A young lady cried out, 
O ! I am lost, what shall I do? I answered," why come to the 
feet of Jesus with a praying heart, for he is come to seek and to 
save those that are lost. She did so, and before the meeting clo- 
sed, she was enabled to praise the Lord for his mercy. 29th— I 
lodged at Wor man's. 30th— This day I rode to Pipe Creek, 
where the Methodist Annual Conference is to be held ; put up 
at Br. Cassei's, and had meeting at night. 

May 1st — This forenoon I attended the Conferenre. Bish- 
ops Asbury and Whatcoat, and about fifty travelling preachers, 
were present. The session of the Conference continued till 
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sermon. At night we had preaching again ; the people were ve- 
ry zealous. 2d— To-day I was again at Conference ; many tears 
flowed during the examination of the preachers. At 5 o'clock 
Er. Waters preached, and Bishop Asbury gave an exhortation. 
At night we had meeting again at CasseFs ; after English 
preaching I had to speak in the German. 

Sunday 3d — Bishop Asbury preached this forenoon ; his dis- 
course was very pointed and impressive. When the sermon 
was concluded, six preachers came forward to receive Ordina- 
tion. Bishop Asbury requested every individual in the congre- 
gation who was able to pray, to humble themselves and beseech 
God to pour out on these brethren, the gift of the Holy Ghost. 
The whole assembly kneeled down and prayed in silence ; after 
which the Ordination was performed. Thereafter, Bishop 
Whatcoat delivered the second discourse, and was followed by 
E. Cooper, a wonderful man, from the Philadelphia Confer- 
ence. I rode this evening yet to H. W's., and staid for the 
night. 4th — I travelled all day long ; my continual prayer of 
heart is, Lord sanctify me wholly and work a deeper work of 
grace in my soul. At night I arrived at liome. 5th — I re- 
mained at home. I am unable to describe the sensations of my 
soul ; I longed for a continued intercourse with Jesus„ my Sa- 
viour and Redeemer, and therefore desired to be undisturbed anii 
left alone. 

Sunday 10th — I heard the Rev. Mr. Rahauser, in Hagers-* 
town ; in the afternoon I preached in town myself, but had very 
little liberty to speak. 11th — This day I spoke at Sumhrod s, 
in .Pennsylvania, and rode to Chambersburg, where I staid for 
the night. 12th- -I rode all day alone : my heart was continu- 
ally engaged with God. At night I arrived at Br. David Snei- 
der's, where I found Brs. Geeting and Hershey. 13th — This 
day we came to Carlisle, and preached at night in the Metho- 
dist meeting house. We. had a powerful time ; the friends and 
brethren were rilled with love to God and each other, which is 
not the least surprising But the natural consequence, (persecu- 
tion) which has been suffered here in an eminent degree, is truly 
surprising. Only a few days ago, the servants of the devil 
knocked a preacher down in the street, on his way home from 
the meeting house ; and last night a young man was dread- 
fully maltreated and injured ; and lies now in a dangerous state 
of illness. I paid him a visit, at which he was greatly rejoiced. 
I n conversation he said to me, if it was the wilt of God, he was 
willing and ready to die ; that he had enjoyed peace with God, 
and could even pray for his murderers. W e went home with 
Br. Lacherty, who entertained us very friendly. 14th — This 
day we preached at Bededam's ; rode to old Mr. Rupp's, where 
we staid for the night, loth — This day we preached in Har- 
risburg; whether any and how much fruit our preaching has. 
produced, is alone known to Him who is the searcher of all 



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hearts. IGth — This day a Sacramental meeting* commenced ill 
Cumberland county ; Br. George Fremmer preached the first 
sermon. 

Sunday 17th — A vast concourse of people were this day col- 
lected; Br. Geeting preached this forenoon with uncommon 
power ; other brethren and myself also addressed the people. 
We administered the Lord's Supper, and tarried for the night 
at Shopp's. ISth — This forenoon we preached in Carlisle ; in 
the afternoon at Abr. Meyer's ; rode yet lo David Sneider's. 
19th — This forenoon Br. Geeting spoke here; we rode from 
this to Shippensburg, and preached in the Methodist meeting 
house, to a numerous congregation. The people here are warm- 
ly engaged; they did sing and praise the Lord with all their 
powers of soul and body. 20th — This clay Br. Geeting preach- 
ed in Chambersburg, in the German Reformed church. 21st — 
This day I preached in Hagers-town, from John 1 ; v. 10. 
22d — We returned home and had meeting at my house. 23d — 
To-day a Sacramental meeting commenced at the Antietam ; 
father Otterbein was present and spcke first ; at night we had 
a blessed time. 

Sunday 24th — Father Otterbein preached this forenoon with 
such power and grace that almost every soul on the ground 
seemed to be pierced to the heart; we had a large congregation, 
and the attention of every sou! was riveted to the spot ; I spoke 
-after him, but for a short time, when the people broke forth in 
such lamentations for mercy, that it was truly a pleasing sight : 
may the Lord deepen the impressions made. 25th — To-day 
we had truly a day of grace, and of the out-pouring of the ho- 
ly spirit, a Pentecost as in days of old. 26th — This day I 
preached a funeral with a holy zeal for poor sinners. 27th — I 
set out for Lancaster county : O ! may the Lord accompany me 
wherever I go. I came as far as Jacob Kerbaugh's, where I 
staid for the night. 2Sth — I travelled all day ; at night put u;> 
at Mr. Spangder's, in York county. 29th — This day I arrived 
at Christian Heir's? where our meeting is appointed. 80th — 
To-day the meeting commenced; J tried to speak first from 
Acts 14 ; v. 22 ; although weak in body, the word spoken made 
considerable impression ; some jumped and shouted for joy. 

Sunday 31st— This morning we had a very lar^e audience, 
Br. Fremmer spoke first; in a short time a tumult of shouting 
and crying commenced, which Br. Fremmer endeavored to 

Suiet. An English brother named Dimen, followed him : in 
le afternoon 1 spoke from Canticles 3 ; v. 1 to 4; brother Henry 
Boehm followed me; presently the people jumped up, shouting 
and praising God in a manner as was never witnessed before ; the 
meeting continued till after midnight : bless the Lord for his 
goodness, and also for what I felt in my poor soul. O ! that the 
people might be converted to God, by scores and hundreds, 
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; 

Jims 1st— This forenoon we bad our love feast, and a truly af- 
fecting' scene it was, first a few got loud, and some were crying 
for mercy ; unto God be all the glory. This afternoon I came 
through Lancaster, and tarried with Christian Hershey. 2d — 
This Ibrenoon we had a meeting — then I visited my sister, and 
staid for the night with Buck waiter 5th — To-day 1 came to 
father Boehm's, we set out together to attend a sacramental 
meeting at Lebanon ; tarried for the night with Br. Kreider. 
6th — To-day we arrived at Br. Drakel's, where the people 
were already collected in great numbers, the meeting com- 
menced, and the word spoken wrought powerful convictions. 

Sunday 7th — This morning the people gathered in still great- 
er multitudes ; I spoke first from Romans 5 ; v. 1 to 6, had great 
liberty to speak ; after administering the ordinance of the Lord's 
Supper, another sermon was delivered by father Boehm, &. on the 
whole, we had a blessed meeting. 8th — To-day I came to Br. 
Neidig's. 9th — This dav I came to Harrisburg, and tarried at 
Br. Fremmer's. 10th— This day I preached at Mr. Wack- 
ler's, near Petersburg, from Matthew 5; v. to 6 : lodged at J. 
Sweikcr's. 11th— To-day I preached here to an attentive con- 
gregation, from Psalm 40 ; v. 1 to 4 : rode to a Mrs. Miller's 
and staid for the night. 12th — This day I tried to preach at 
Viskenisky's Creek, one of my hearers was greatly offended at 
my preaching, he left the house, scolding and saying that I 
preached the people down to hell, and left them there; rode to 
Mrs. Long's and tarried for the night. 13th — This day our two 
days' meeting commenced in Fautz's Valley. Brother Myers 
spoke first, other brethren followed him, the people were very 
attentive— at night I met the class at Br. Kauff man's. 

Sunday 14th — This morning I spoke first ; the word did not 
appear to make great impression on the hearers. 15th — To- 
day we rode to Abr. Meyer's, where I staid for the night. 16th 
— This day I arrived at Br. David Sneider's. 17th — To-day 
I rested at P. B's. ISth— This day I preached at P. Ewi J s. 
19th — I returned home. 

Sunday 21st — This forenoon I preached at Shauman's, in 
the afternoon at Sharpsburg. 

Sunday 23th — Preached in the forenoon at Leymeister's ; at 
night at Reid's. 

Sunday, July 28th — Preached in the forenoon at Turkey; in 
the afternoon at Middletown. 28th — To-day I rode over the 
South Mountain ; staid for the night at Staley's. 29th — This 
forenoon I preached at Peter Kemp's ; at night in Frederick- 
town. 30th — At Hoffman's. 31st — At Shauman's. 

August 2d — To-day I heard Br. Enoch George preach in 
Shepherds -town ; he is a powerful speaker. 5th — To-day we 
had meeting at Schnebly's, it being a day of thanksgiving and 
prayer. 6th — To day 1 preached at Sumbrod's ; at night I tar- 
ried with P. B., at Rocky Springs. 7th — This day I preached 



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in Shippensburg, in the English language ; went home with a 
Mr. Roth, and staid lor the night. 8th — To-day I attended a 
funeral ; thence came to Br. David Sneider's. 

Sunday 9th — This day a vast multitude had collected togeth- 
er; Er. Arndt preached first ; in the afternoon I spoke from 
2d. Cor. 5; v. 12 ; at night we had our Love feast; it was a 
melting time. 10th — To-day I returned to Rocky Springs. 
11th — This day I preached at J. R's., from Romans 5 ; v. lio 
4 ; the people were desirous to have preaching more lrequent. 
What can we do? the harvest is great and the laborers tut few. 
I staid for the night at Jacob Schnebiy's. I2th — I returned 
home. 13th — I preached at John Her shey's. 14th — Today 
I rode to Peter Kemp's, loth — This forenoon I preached here 
from Psalm 8 ; v, 5 ; staid for the night in Frederick-town, at 
Byeriey's. 17th — To-day I spoke at the Glass-house ; rode in 
the afternoon to Montgomery county, and staid for the night at 
Mr. Farmer's. ISth — This day 1 preached here to a large con- 
gregation both in the German and English language, from 
Romans 5 ; v. 1 to 4 ; the word spoken had considerable effect 
on the audience. 19th — Tins day 1 came to New-market ; vis- 
ited an old acquaintance and rode to StaiuTer's, where I staid for 
the night. 20th — To-day I preached here from Luke IS ; v. 
15. 21st — at Cronise's, from Psalm 8; v. 5. 22d — I returned 
home. 26th — This day I left home for the Warm Springs, in 
Va. In Hagers-towii I met Bishop Whatco at ; he communica- 
ted to me the glad tidings, that at different places in America, 
powerful revivals of religion had taken place, and yet, he ad- 
ded, I hope this is only the beginning; to which I responded a 
hearty Amen. At Williams-port I preached from Psalm 40 ; 
v. 1, 2, 3, and staid for the night at J. W's. 27th -This day I 
arrived at the Warm Springs and lodged at Mr. Kremers. 
23th— To-day I came to Br. Dockwalt's^ here i met the breth- 
ren from Middletown ; we had a blessed meeting 29th— My 
prayer to God is, this morning, for a deeper work of grace in 
my soul, also for a blessing on the meeting, which is to com- 
mence this day ; we arrived at the appointed place— Br. J. II. 
spoke first, I followed him.— whei we had closed, and dismissed 
the people, I sung a few verses ; unexpectedly the power of 
God came upon the people, tears began to flow in abandonee, 
and m ny cried for mercy ; so the meeting was protracted till 
late : bless the Lord. 

Sunday 30th~To-day a great congregation had assembled ; 
I spoke from Canticles 3; v. 1, 2, 3, with as great liberty as 
ever I recollect to have had beibre; I have cause to believe it 
was not in vain. In the afternoon I spoke in the English lan- 
sruage, from Luke 18 ; v. 43 ; on the whole, we had a blessed 
time: went home with a Mr. Frosh, and staid for the 
night. 31st— To-day I crossed the north mountains to Mar- 
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who received me very friendly ; at night I came to my son's-in- 
law. 

Sept. 1st— This day I tarried here. 2nd — To day I returned 
home. 3d— This forenoon 1 had a meeting at King's. 4th— 
To-day I made preparations for a journey to Pennsylvania. 5ih 
- — Tills morning I set olf, in company with M. Thomas ; came 
to Leymeister's, where we staid for the night. 

Sunday 6th — This forenoon I preached here, from Luke 17 ; 
v. 12, 13; in the afternoon at M. Hohe's, from John 5; v. 45. 
Tih — I preached at Ewi's, from Matthew 5 ; v. 3, 4, 5 ; arriv- 
ed at the widow Sumhrod's, where we. met Brs. George Geet- 
ing and David Sneider; v>e had a blessed meeting. Sth — This 
day we rode to Mr. H. A 5 s. a and tarried for the night. 2\li — 
To-day I paid a visit to Mr. Schmucker, in Hagers-town, and 
returned home. 

Sunday 1 3 th— Preached at Shank's meeting house. 14th — 
This day I received information that my son Jacob was very ill, 
in \ irgmia ; rode 23 miles in the night, staid with him until the 
iBih 3 when he appeared better, and i returned home. 17th — 
This day 1 set out on the circuit ; rode about 30 miles and staid 
for the night at J. BehoFs. 13th — To-day I preached at Lit- 
tle's- town, to a small congregation, from Mark 5 ; v. 26, 27, 28. 
19th — This day 1 came to Br. Cassel's, a pious family, where I 
lodged for the night. 

Sunday 20th— This day we held a meeting at the Sulphur 
Springs; Br. Geeting spoke first, I followed him and spoke in 
the English language ; in the afternoon I preached at John Sen- 
senv's, fjpm Luke 17 ; the word made some impression ; rode 
to Mr. Salmi's^ and lodged for the night. 20th — This day t 
preached in Liberty f ; and tarried with Mr. Stouffcr. 21st — 
This day I baptised Mr. Stouffer ; Ave had a blessed time on the 
occasion. At night I preached at Mr. Kemsberg's. 22d — At 
J. K's. 

Sept. 23d — Tins day our Conference commenced at Br. Peter 
Kemp's, in Frederick county, Maryland; nineteen preachers 
were present At night we had a most excellent meeting at 
H. R's.; the Lord visited us in mercy. The mother of the fam- 
ily and several others were converted to God. 2 1th — This day 
many topics were discussed in the session of the Conference, a 
general unanimity of love prevailed among the brethren. 25th 
— Father Otterbein preached this day with uncommon perspi- 
cuity and power ; his text was in the Epistle of Jude : the force 
with which he pointed out the greatness, the importance, and 
responsibility of the ministeiial office, will never be forgotten 
by me; the impression made on my poor heart, will, I trust, 
abide with me as long as life shall last. The next Conference 
is to be held the 6th day of October, 1802, at Br. John Cro- 
nise's, in Frederick county, Maryland. 26th — This day a Sa 
cramental meeting commenced at Br. Eberhardt's : Br. Dock- 

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wait spoke nrst, Geeting followed him ; the Lord visited us- m 
great mercy. 

Sunday 27th— Tin's day we had a soul -reviving time ; we 
rode home and had a blessed meeting at my house. My ncph- 
ew got in such distress, that he cried aloud lor mercy and desir- 
ed to be prayed for. 28th — To-day we had meeting at flan- 
ker's, 29th — This morning I left home for Northumberland '\ 
came to J. Iluher's, at the Reeky Springs, where- 1 staid for 
Hi? night. SOth-^This day I reached David Sneider's, where I 
spoke wish considerable liberty.- 

October 1st-— To-day I rode in company with Br. Sneidcr r 
about 40 miles over a mountainous country. At night we held 
a meeting at %jm$gp 3 in Fautz's YaMey^hcra we- tarried. 2d— 
This forenoon I preached in Bauer-man's church, from Psalm 
8; v. 5.- The word spoken made considerable impression. 
Bode from thence to Mr. Moll's, and preached at night from 
Kebrews # 12 ; v. 15. 3d — This morning it rained incessantly ; 
we had to ride about 15 miles to a Mr. Pontius's, where a Sa- 
tra mental meeting was appointed ; we reached the place pretty 
well soaked. Br. Snider commenced the meeting. At night 
I spoke from Psalm 34 ; we had a powerful time. 

Sunday 4th — The collection of people was uncommonly great 
to-day ; ! spoke first, with a heart full of pity hi poor sinners, 
from Luke 17; v. 12, 13, 14; sadness nearly prevented my ut- 
terance: glory be to God, it was not in vain. O ! that I could 
always address my hearers w ith the same compassion. In the 
afternoon , Br. Arret, ?ihI a Methodist Brother addressed 
the congregation. oth---This morning we had our Cove feast,, 
and administered the Lord's Supper; it was a blessed time, a 
weed time for an abundant harvest. At night we had meeting 
at old Mr. Arndfs; his son was sick, and confessed that he had 
not made a proper use of his time of grace. C H always thought, 
saj S he, ''it would be time enough to get religion and be con- 
verted, when I should come to die ; but 1 now perceive my e^- 
j ;>r. I do not feel the least desire to turn to the Lord, and am 
fully afraid it is eternally too late." 6th — This morning we set 
out early ; rode 24 miles to Mr. K's. I had a severe pain hi 
my breast, was therefore unable to preach long ; v^hat little was 
said appeared to make some impression. 7th— This dav I preach- 
ed at i). Miller's, and staid during the night. 8th— To-day I 
preached in a church, in Armstrong's Valley, to an attentive 
jw>ple from Matthew 5; v. 3, 4 ; at night at Paul's creek. 9th 
— This dav I rode across Petershill, and preached to a small as- 
sembly at Mr. German's ; came to Harrisburg, and staid fcr 
the night with ZVI r. Hielman. 10th — To-day a meeting com- 
menced in Dauphin county, at a Mr. Fief her's. On our arri- 
val, we found a great many people collected ; I commenced 
and spoke from Luke 19 ; v. 1 to 5, inclusive. 

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Numerous than yesterday ; Br. Strickler delivered the first dis- 
course. { followed him, administered the Lord's Supper, went 
home with a Mr. Huher. 12th— To-day I went from house 
to house, through this nieghborhood 3 came to Mr, Gber's, whose 
daughter had experienced religion at the meeting: may God 
preserve her unto eternal life , staid for the night at Long's, ant] 
had a comfortable rest, 13th-*--- This night I lodged with a Mr. 
Gerber. 14th— This forenoon i preached here in a school ~ 
house, from Luke 18 ; v. 43 ; in the afternoon I arrived at my 
father' s-in-law, wfere I tarried for the night. loth—This day 
I preached here, had many of my old acquaintances and rela- 
tions for my hearers ; I spoke with considerable liberty., arrd re- 
lieve the word spoken made some impressions. At night I 
preached at Chr. Hershey's, to an attentive audience. 1.6th — • 
'This day 1 visited two of my natural sisters, preached at Yor- 
dy's ; rode to old father Boehm's, and found him very sick in 
bed. In family prayer, [received an extraordinary blessing ; 
the love of Je3iis was shed abroad in my soul in abunteice, 
t'hat I had to shout and praise the Lord with soul and body ; O ! 
Lord, keep me under the hollow of thy hands, and never more 
suffer oie to p-art from thee. 17th — This day a Sacramental 
meeting is appointed at this place, a great many folks collecte I 
together ; I spoke first, from Titus' 3 ; v. §, 6, 5 7. The grace 
of God was powerfully present; some were crying for mercy, 
and others were praising God with a louci mice. At the even- 
ing meeting, the Lord displayed his power in a wonderful man- 
ner; old and young were like persons intoxicated, shouting an i 
jumping in extacj of joy ; never as yet, 'have I seen a wliole 
congregation so happy. 

Sunday 18th — This marking we had a blessed time in Love 
feast ; Br. Strickler spoke first, I followed him; Br. Neidig clo- 
sed the meeting. The Lord was present and precious to my 
soul : glory be to God. At night we assembled again ; the house 
was crowded with people ; in a short time all were again quick - 
ened and gave glory to God, for the hope of a blissful immor- 
tality, and a foretaste of celestial joy. 19th— This day I preach- 
ed in Strasburg.and lodged at Jacob Boehm's. 20th— This day 
1 held a meeting at John Miller's; here I met Nicholas Sneith- 
en,a Methodist Brother, who is lately from the Stale of Dela- 
ware. He related to me glorious and wonderful news ; it ap- 
pears that the people'are turning to the Lord by multitudes ; the 
number of mourners and such as are seeking salvation are so 
great that the preachers are worn down through preaching an i 
praying day and night '; more than a thousand persons, some of 
$he wealthiest and most respectable part of society , hare joined 
themselves jo the Methodists : unto God be all the glory. I 
rode to my brother's-m-law, and staid for the night. 20th — 
This day I came to Abr. Kerr's. 22d — To-day f preached 
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tailed on a few ; we prajetl with thorn for some time. At nrntit 
I preached at Chr. lierr's,from Psalm S; v. o. The meeting 
continued until nearly day-lijrbt : several were happily conven- 
ed, and experienced the pardon of their sins. 23d---To-da} I 
<ame tlii : ough Colnmbia, and preached at rnght at Mr. Stick- 
ler's, on Cross Creek. 24th- — To-day I came to Mr. Wiest's, 
in Paradise tov. nship. 

Sunday 25th--This forenoon I preached in Figeoa hill church; 
the word spoken made but little impression ; rode home with 
Mr. Rudisil, a pious man, who received and treated me with 
great kindness. 26th— This day I came to Hanover, stopped 
at Dr. Smith's, and staid for the liigBt. 27th — To-day i preuch- 
ed at Fiickeng'er's, from Luke 17 ; I believe not altogether in 
vain; rode to P. B's., where I met Br. P. Kemp, who is tra- 
velling the Frederick circuit. 28tu — To-day we had a very 
•rood meeting:, especially in class. A youth of twelve years of 
a^e prayed so earnestly for mercy, that all present had to sl;ed 
rears : may the Lord answer his prayers. IT ode to J. D's.,and 
staid lor the night 29th — To-day I preached at Emmiitshunr, 
lodged at J. Kerbau«;h's. 30th— Preached here from Psalm 
144 ; v. 3, 4. 

Sunday, November 1st — This forenoon I preached at Peter 
Kemp's, from Luke IS; v. 1 to 5, with more elFect than f ever 
witnessed before in this place; at niglit I preached in Freder- 
ick-town to a very large congregation. 2d — To-day I return- 
ed home and found my family well. 6 th — This day Br. Ahr. 
Meyers had a meeting at my house. 7th — To-day I rode with 
him to P. St's., where we preached, and received a special bles- 
sing during class-meeting;. 

Sunday 8th — I Preached at F.HV.; staiu for the night at L. 
.rs. , whd entertained me very friendly. 9th — To-day I return- 
ed home. I2th — This day I preached at the widow I^wi's,, 
from Luke 18 ; v. 1 to 4. 13th and 14th, [ staid at home. 

Sunday 15th — This forenoon I preached at J. Thomas's ; at 
niglit in Middle-town. 17th— To-day I baptised Miss Barbara 
Hauler, and p-reached at my brother's, Peter N evvxomer. 20th 
—-This day I preached a funeral sermon for Mrs. Manual. 

Sunday 22d— This forenoon I preached in fia^crs-town, and 
set on in company with Br. Peter Kemp, on the Cumberland 
circuit ; preached at sight at P. Stadt!er*s^ from J^uke 18 ; v. 
1 to 4, and tarried with him. 23d — Preached in the forenoon 
atCh.G's.; at nizht at J. Gusman's. 24th — This forenoon I 
preached at G. Ewf s, at candle-lip:ht at Ruber's ; in class-meet- 
in<r we received a <rreat blessing r many of the brethren 
and sisters shouted for joy. 27th — To-day I arrived at David 
Sneider's, where we tarried. 28th — I preached- at Br. Abr. 
Meyers'. 

Sunday 29th— This forenoon we had a powerful time ; the 
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never was more completely verified. 30th — To-day we had a 
blessed meeting at John G ache's ; at night I preached in Lis- 
bon, from Hebrews 12 ; v. 15 ; lodged with Da. Herri 

naber 1st — To-day we preached in Lewistown ; I spoke 
English, and Br. Kemp, ia the German language. 2d 
day we preached at A. F's. 3d™ This forenoon at 
John Shopp's ; at night at Mr. Rupp's. 4th— This forenoon at 
John Swartz's at night we had meeting at Burtner's ; his sort 
was in great distress, seeking for salvation. 5th — To-day I 
preached at Bededum's, from 1st. Peter, 4; v. 6, 7 ; at night 
we reached David Sneider 5 s, where we had meeting. 

Sunday 6th-— This forenoon we preached at Mr. Slosser's, in 
a new church; in the evening at Lewis Miller's. 7th — 1 his 
forenoon at David Shoemaker's ; at night at P. B's., where we 
•tarried. 8th— We had meeting at John Muber's^ at the Rocky 
Springs ; staid lor the night with Christian Kreider. 9th— To- 
day we had a very good meeting here * rode to Leymeister's, 
and staid for the night '10th — To-day I preached at Fried's, 
from 2d. Corinth. 5 ; v. 10. Hth— At P. Ewf s, from Luke 
17 ; rode to G-recncastle, and tarried with John Adams. 12th 
—This day a Quarterly meeting commenced at MiddlekaufFs, 
I spoke first, from Luke 18 ; v. 1 to -3u 

Sunday 13th— This day a great many people were assembled; 
Br. (Greeting preached first, I followed him. After meeting I 
rode home, where we had an excellent meeting. Ifth — This 
evening I preached at Middletowi^ from Matthew 5 ; v. 3, 4. 
19th — This forenoon I spoke at Staley's ; at night at Peter 
Kemp's, 

Sunday 23th— This forenoon we had meeting at John Cro- 
nise's ; Br. G eating spoke first, I followed him. At night I 
preached in Frederick-town^ in the Methodist meeting house. 
21st— I visited several families and sick persons in town. 22d 
—Preached at Trapp. 23d— At Hoffman's. 24th— At Car™ 
roll's manor, from John 1; v. 15, 18, 17; at night we had a 
meeting at Nicholls', where a Methodist Brother preached with 
power. 2otb — To-day I preached at old P. Kemp's ; at night 
in Frederick-town. 28th — At John Staley's. 

Sunday 27th— This day I preached in Liberty, from Isaiah 
9 ; v. 6. 28th — To-day I came to John Senseny's. This man 
M home-sick : may God convert him truly, that he may get 
home to his Father. 29th— To-day I preached at the Sulphur 
Springs, from Luke 2; v. 11 to 14. 30th — At Sauer's, from 
1st. Peter, 1 ; v. 3, 4, 5. 31st — At Bottenberg's ; rode to Lit- 
tle's-town, and et udat P. Bishop's. 

January 1st, 1802 — This day I preached here from Luke 5 ; 
w. 11 to 14. 2d— To-day I preached in Gettysburg, from 2 J. 
Pater, 1 ; v. 14. The people requested me to visit them aga 'n. 

Sunday 3d— This day I preached in Emmittsiurg, from fra- 
lah 9 ; v. 8. 4th— In the forenoon at Herbaugh's ; at night at 

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the widow Ambrose's. 5th — At Bovey's, from 1st. Peter 1 ; 
v. 3, 4, 5. 6th — This day { rode to Br. Geeting's, David Snei- 
der had an appointment here. A Lutheran minister spoke al- 
ter him. I staid for the night at Jacob Hess's. 7th — This day 
Ave had meeting' at my house, Seeding and Sneider attended. 

Sunday 30th — To-day 1 preached in Funks-town ; staid for 
the night at Mr. H. Shafer's. 12th — To-day I rode to my 
daughter's, in Virginia, where I tarried for several days. 

Sunday 17th — This day 1 heard a Baptist preacher; in my 
opinion he preached a very Ibolish doctrine, about predestina- 
tion ami election : may God grant him a more coriect know- 
ledge of the gospel plan of salvation. 18th — This day I came 
to Jacob Hess's. The weather is remarkably warm* and dry 
for this season. 

Sunday 24th — This forenoon I preached at J. D's.; in the 
evening at II. B's. 

February 7th— This dav I preached in Dasher's church. Sth 
—At A. R's. 

Sunday 1-lih— This day I preached at J. Ruber's, in Fred- 
erick county. 

Sunday 21st-— To-day I spoke at Schnebly's meeting house, 

Sunday 2Sth— This day I preached at Ilauser's ; was called 
to visit a sick man by the name of Meyer; he desired to le 
prayed for. I 3 oor man, he died shortly after. 

March 2d — This day I set off on the Cumberland circuit ; 
came to Chr. Keonig's, and spoke from Romans 8 ; v. 12, 13 ; 
staid for the night at P. N's. 3d— This day in the forenoon at 
10 o'clock, I preached at J. B's.; at night at M. Wenger's. 4th 
— To-day I spoke at Fwi's, from 2J. Corinthians, 5 : "Be ye 
reconciled to God." At night in Shippenslurg, from Hebrews 
12; v. 7, 8. 5th — At the widow Bear's. 6th — I preached at 
Roth's, I believe not altogether in vain. 

Sunday 7th — This forenoon I preached at David Sneider's, 
from Hebrews 3 ; v. 12 ; in the evening at Abr. Meyer's, from 
1st. Peter, 1 ; v. 3. Sth — This day I preached at Eliad NegePs, 
from Luke 17; v. 14,15. 9th— This forenoon I spoke at J. 
G's.; rode about 18 miles and preached at night at J. Rohlers, 
where I found several serious persons. If I have pleased my 
Lord and At aster as well as these people, it will be well. 10 ih 
—To-day I spoke in a school-house, to an attentive congrega- 
tion, from Luke 19 ; v. 1 to 4 ; rode to Fo's., and staid for the 
night. 11th— This forenoon I preached here, from Titus 3 ; at 
night in Lewistown, to a numerous congregation, from Matthew 
22 ; v. 42 : bless the Lord, the word made considerable impres- 
sion on the hearers, a great part of the congregation cried aloud, 
and some were praising God for his mercy. The meeting con- 
tinued till after midnight. 12th — To-day I preached at Mr. 
Marsh's, from these words: "Fear not, little fleck," &c. At 
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spoke at Rupp's, from John 1: fc He came unto his own, but his 
own received him not." 

Sunday 14th-— This forenoon I preached at J. Swartz's ; at 
night at Jacob Shopp's. loth— This evening I preached in Car- 
lisle, in the Methodist meeting house, from Luke 18 ; v. 2, 3, 4 ; 
went home with Br. Banedum. IGth— This forenoon I preach- 
ed here, from Jeremiah 48 ; v. 11 ; came to Br. Sneider's, and 
staid for the night. 17th- — i preached in Miller's church. 18lh 
— At David Sneider's, from Luke 18 ; y. 3, 4; rode to P. JB^. 
and spoke from 1st. Peter, 1 ; v. 3, 4. 19th — This forenoon I 
preached at J. Ruber's, from Acts 14; v. 22 ; rode in the af- 
ternoon to John Kreider's; was very ill and unable to preach, 
so I gave them only a short exhortation. 20th — To-day I felt 
somewhat better ; it rained ail day incessantly, I tarried here, 
passing the time by reading my bible. 

Sunday 21st — This forenoon I rode to Leymeister's, preached 
from 1st. Peter, 1 ; v. 3, 4, 5: glory to God for his grace be- 
s towed on me and others; rode to Ewi's, and spoke from Luke 
19 ; v. 1> 2, 3, to a numerous congregation. 22d — To-day I 
came to Hagers-town ; Br. Forester, a Methodist preacher, 
spoke in English, 1 followed him in German. 23d — This fore- 
noon I rode to my son David's; he lost one of his children since 
I left home, a little daughter, who died on the 14ih. I came 
home at night. 27th— This forenoon I preached at J. Hoii- 
man's ; at night at J. K's. 

Sunday 28th— I preached in Boteler's church, both in the 
Ger man and Lnglish language. 

April 2d — To-day 1 rode to Middk^lown, and tarried with 
Jacob Bowlus. 3d, and Sunday 4th, Ave had meeting at Hoff- 
man's ; we had a blessed time. In the evening I preaclied at 
Middle-town. 

Sunday 11th — This forenoon I preached at Schnebly's; at 
night in Middle-town. 17th, and 

Sunday 18th — We had a Sacramental meeting in Sharps- 
burg; many tears flowed while administering the Sacrament. 
24th — I rode to Loudoun county, Virginia ; staid for the night 
at John Seger's. 

Sunday 25th — This forenoon I preached in a church, with but 
little success ; the word spoken had not the desired effect In * 
the afternoon I preached at J. S's., where I had more grace and 
liberty to speak. 30th-— This day I held a meeting at P. N's. , 
and baptised a young lady. 

Sunday, May 2d-— Preached at J. Pc's. 4th, at Kemp's. 5th, 
in Liberty. 6th, at the Sulphur Springs. 7th, at Da. Bupp's. 
8th, near Westminster, at Mr. Reyer's, from Hebrews 12 ; v. 
15 ; at night in Middle-town, where I lodged with Br. Bishop. 

Sunday 6th— This forenoon I preached from 1st. Peter, 1 ; r. 
3 ; rode to Gettysburg, and preached from Luke 17 : v. 12, 13, 
14 ; staid for the night with H. W. 10th — I rode about thirty 



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miles, to visit the Rev. Mr. P. B., a Lutheran minister; when 
I arrived! found two German Reformed ministers at his house, 
the Rev'ds. Mr. Iliester and JEisenberger. P. B. appeared to 
be in a deplorable situation, despairing of mercy : may the Lord 
look with compassion on him. 11th — To-day I preached at 
Br. Stickler's, from Luke 13 ; v. 29, SO. "l2th— To-day I 
arrived at Biicl^walter's, my brother-in-law. 13th — I preach- 
ed to mv old friends and relations, but it seemed to be of Little 
or no effect. 14th — This day I preached in Lancaster, to a small 
assembly : O Lord! how ignorant and benighted are the inhab- 
itants of this place? Most of them are afraid to enter a Meth- 
odist meeting house : may God in his mercy grant them a spir- 
it of repentance, and a correct knowledge of their situation ; 
rode to Abr. Kerr's, where our Sacramental meeting is appoint- 
ed, loth — This day our meeting commenced ; I spoke first, 
from Luke 18; v. 29, SO ;*went home with Chr. Hershey ; 
we had a precious time here this evening ; the friends were so 
full of the love of God, that most of them shouted and gave glo- 
ry to God ; the meeting continued till near day-light. 

Sunday 16th — This morning 1 prayed earnestly for a blessing 
on our meeting ; an extraordinary number of people assembled 
together. I spoke first, from 1st. Peter, 1 ; v. 3, 4, 5 : bless 
the Lord, he gave poor unworthy me his grace and utterance. I 
had uncommon liberty to speak; the word had an extraordinary 
effect on the hearts of the hearers : unto Him be all the glory. 
17th — This forenoon we held our Love feast ; it was indeed a 
glorious time ; the promises of God were verified : "Those that 
seek shall find." The children of God were fed with heavenly 
manna, and many persons formed a resolution to seek religion. 
18th — This day we had a good time at father Boehm's. 191 hi 
— This morning I found my heart remarkably drawn out- in 
prayer lor sanctifying grace : O Lord ! may the time speedily 
come, when I shall be wholly swallowed up in thy redeeming 
love. I attended a funeral and preached on the occasion. At 
night, Br. Blood.2:ood, a wonderful man, gave us an excellent 
sermon. 20th-— To-day I rode with him and Br. Culbert, to 
New Holland, thence to Br. Grosh's. where I preached from 
Titus 3 21st — I set out for Swatara, to a great meeting; tar- 
ried for the night with a Mr. Yotter, a serious man. 22d — I 
arrived at Br. Zeller's, the place appointed for the meeting; Br. 
St. G. spoke first, then several other brethren ; the Lord was 
present in his convicting and converting power. 

Sunday 23d — Father Boehm spoke first this forenoon,! fol- 
lowed him ; the Lord's Supper was administered. A great ma- 
ny persons of both sexes, came to the Lord's table, professing 
their Lord and Master, with streaming eyes, whilst some of the 
spectators, chiefly young people, indicated by their behaviour, 
that their education had been woftiHy neglected. 24th — This 
forenoon we had a blessed time in Love feast ; several were hi 



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distress, and a few found peace in the blood of Jesus. 25th — I 
came to Br. Brakset's, and tarried for the night. 26th — This 

I day another Sacramental meeting commenced at a Mr. Mer- 
cer's,- in Dauphin county ; the collection of people was so great 

j that we were forced to preach in the open air, under the canopy 

j of heaven. Br, Long delivered the first discourse, I followed 

j him. 27th— To-day I spoke from Matthew 24; v. 42 ; father 
Boehm and Br. Neidig administered the Sacrament. On the 
whole it was a good meeting; rode yet in the afternoon about 

! 18 miles, to Mr Lewis's, and staid for the night. 28th — Fa- 
ther Boehm preached in Harrisburg; we lodged at John Shopp's, 
29th — This day the Quarterly meeting commenced at Abr. 

! Meyer's, in Cumberland county ; Br. J. If, spoke first, M. 

I Thomas followed him. At night we performed the ceremo- 
ny of washing each other's feet; the Lord was present in 
mercy. 

Sunday 30th — Father Boehm commenced the meeting this 
forenoon, I followed him and spoke from Hebrews 2 ; v. 3 ; rode 
home with Br. Sneider, and had a comfortable night's rest. 31st 
— This evening: I came to Brasher's. 

June 1st — This day a great meeting commenced at Leymeis- 
ter's; Br. Geisinger spoke first, other brethren followed him. 
2d — To-day Br. J. H. preached the first sermon, I followed 
him. I never before saw so small a congregation collected on 
a Sacramental occasion; rode yet 17 miles, and staid for the 
night at Mr. J. Schnebly's. 3d— This day [ arrived safe at 
home, and found my family all well : bless the Lord. I had not 
been at home long, before I received a letter from Mr. Robert 
Hughes, stating that a report was in circulation injurious to my 
character : but my heart knew nothing of the whole matter, 
and I thank God that the report is an infamous lie. The Lord 
my master said to his disciples : "They will speak ail manner qF 
evil against you falsely for my sake; rejoice & be exceeding- glad 
for great is your reward in heaven : may the Lord pardon the 
slanderers. 4th — This day I rode to the Antietam, at Brother 
Greeting's, who had lost his companion since i was from home. 
I met father Otterbeln and Br. Christian Crum ; tarried at night 
with Jacob Hess. 5th — To-day our meeting commenced ; fa- 
ther'Gtterhein preached the first sermon, from Mark 10 ; v. 29, 
80, SL After preaching, we held a small Conference with the 
preachers present ; at night we had meeting here again. 

Sunday 6th — A vast multitude of people were this day assem- 
bled; Otterbein spoke first, from Isaiah 66; v. 12 to 16, inclu- 
sive, with his usual perspicuity and power. Br. Geeting fol- 
lowed him; the Lord's Supper was administered: bless the 
Lord, it was a precious time. 7th — I preached at H. N's. ; in 
the afternoon I heard Br. Williams. 9th— I left home for V ir- 
ginia; staid for the night at my daughter's. 10th — I reached 
Henry Crum's. 11th— I came to Newtown, and lodged at Po-* 



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ter Geelmg'g. 12th — This day a Sacramental meeting com- 
mence I at Jacob Funkhouser's, in Shenandoah county. Otter- 
bein, Strickler and Crum, were present; Otterbein delivered 
the ivrst discourse, I folio we. 1 him, and Br. Strickler concluded. 
At night we had meeting at Christian Funkhouser' s ; we had a 
great time, eight souls were happily converted. many others were 
crying for mercy. I lodged at John Funkhouser's. 

Sunday 13th — A great congregation assembled to-day ; Ot~ 
terbein spoke first, from Daniel? ; v. 13, 14. 1 cannot hut LtJ 
always astonished and lost in amazement, at the power and en- 
ergy with which this old servant of God, declares the counsel of 
his Master. The people were very attentive, some convicted, 
mothers confounded, and not a lew were pierced to the heart, which 
was plainly visible by the abundance of tears that were she*L 
Daring the breaking of bread, it was truly a melting time, I 
trust long to be remembered. In the afternoon 1 spoke from 
1st. Peter, 1 ; v. 3, 4, 5. We rode vet to Abr. Neuswanders, 
where we tarried for the night. 14th — This day Otterbein 
preached at New- town ; at night I spoke in the Methodist 
meeting house, and lodged with Mr. Bush, who entertained me 
very friendly, loth- -To-day Otterbein preached in Winches- 
ter, in the German Reformed Church. At night we heard two 
Methodist brethren, Enoch George, and Quinn ; lodged at 
Lausk's. 16th— Otterbein preached again to-day, from 1st. 
Peter, 3 ; v. 10 to 13 ; I spoke after him. Rode this afternoon 
to my daughter's, in Berkley county. I7th — I arrived at home. 
180* — I came to Middle-town, lodged at Applemaiv s. 19th— 
A Sacramental meeting commenced at John Cronise's; Otte*- 
bei <\ spoke first, from these word -, "The people that sat hi 
darkness, saw a <rreat light." The audience was greatly ef- 
fected. 

Sunday 20th--A vast multitude were this day collected ; Ot- 
terbein preached again, from Isaiah 44; Geeting followed him. 
The Lord's Supper was administered. In the afternoon I preach- 
ed from Revelation 21 ; v. 7, S : bless the Lord it was a happy 
dav for myself and many more. We rode to Frederick-town, 
I lodged with Mr. Stoner. 21st— To-day I preached in Lil er- 
tv, from 1st. Peter, 3; v. 10; rode to Sensenv's, and staid for 
tlie night. 22d— This morning I am not verv well, have re- 
markable pains in my head and limbs: thanks be to God thai 
it is no worse. Rode to Sulphur Springs, and preached from 
1st. Peter, 4; v. 17, IS ; got into a parspiration by preaching, 
which made me feel somewhat better ; came to night to Mr. 
S.auer's, where I tarried. 23d — This morning I spit blocxi 
Probably this house of clay may soon tumble together: be it 
so, the Lord's will be done in ajl tilings. May I only live my 
remaining days to the <riory of God, an i at last have a triumph- 
ant death, for Jesus' sake : Amen. I preached here, from 2d. 
Corinth. 5; v. 10, 11 ; rode yet about 20 miles, to Er. Bishop's 



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in Little-s-toWii* 24th — I preached here from 1st. Peter, 3 ; 
V. 11/12,13; in class meeting we received a great bless- 
ing; rode to Gettysburg, and preached at night to a little flock ; 
staid at Routzalm's. 25th— To-day I spoke from Romans 8 ; 
v. 14. 26 th — 1 preached at EmmiUsburg, from 1st. Peter 1 ; 
V. 3 to 6. 

Sunday 27th — I preached at Xlerbaugh's, from 2d. Peter, 1 ; 
v. 10 to 13 ; in the afternoon at Shryock's, from Romans 8 ; v. 
17. 28th — I returned home, 26th-— I rode with Br. Sneider 
to Hagers-town. 30th— This day we commenced our harvest; 
tliis is the 54th harvest I have lived to see : perhaps the grim 
messenger may soon swing his scythe to gather me in. O ! 
that i may be found wheat fit for the heavenly garner. 

July 1st— This day I was in Hagers-town. 2d and 3d, chiefly 
at home. 

Sunday 4th— I preached at Rohrer's ; in the afternoon in Ha- 
gers-town. 

Sunday 11th— T held a meeting at home. 

Sunday 18th — Preached in Shank's church. 

Sunday 25th — -This day I preached in the forenoon at Gfe-93- 
man's, from Luke 18 ; v.*29 ; at night at FethefhotF's. 

Sunday, August 1st— -Preached in the forenoon at Leymeis- 
ter's ; in the evening at Fried's. 

Sunday 8th— In the forenoon at Witmer's ; at night in Ha- 
gers-town. 13th— To-day I rode to Middle-town ; staid fbr 
the night at Jacob Bowlus's. 14th— 1 preached in Middle-town; 
rode in the afternoon to P. Kemp's. 

Sunday 16th— This day I was in Frederick-town : at 9 o'- 
clock I heard Br. Geeting preach : at 12 o'clock I heard Bislv- 
op Asbury speak from 1st. Corinth. 1 ; v. 23, 24. In the after- 
noon Br. Williams spoke from Matthew 7 ; v. 24 to 27; staid 
for the night at Byerley's. 16th— I returned home. 13th — I 
preached at Stadtler's. 20th — I attended a funeral. 

Sunday 22d— This forenoon I preached at Mauser's ; in the 
afternoon at Shank's. 25th — This day I left home for tlve W arm 
Springs ; tarried for the night at Wolgamott's. 28th — I cairws 
to Mr. John Miller's, in Berkley county, who entertained me 
very friendly. 27th— I met at the Springs, two of our English 
brethren, Mitchell and Pitts; rode to BiCBoekwalt's, and staid 
for the night, 28th— I arrived at the place appointed for a Sa- 
cramental meeting ; Brs. Geeting, Crum, Geisinger, and Dr. 
Senseny had arrived before me ; J. G. commenced the meet- 
ing, a Methodist Brother named Young, followed him : bless 
the Lord, the friend of sinners was nigh. 

Sunday 29th— This forenoon Br. Geeting preached from Acts 
10 ; v. 42 to 46. At love feast and sacrament we had a very 
melting time: I staid for the night at Br. Ambrose's. 30th— 
This evening I came to J. M's. and tarried. 31st — This day 
we had a blessed meeting here; the people were very attentive; 



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many brought their children to baptism — I baptised a child be- 
longing to an English lady, in the English language. God 
grant, that the impression made, may prove lasting, and bring 
forth fruit to the glory of God : we rode about eight miles io J . 
Funk's, and tarried for the night. 

September 1st — This day we had a meeting at Mrs. Elie's ; 
at night I preached in Ragers-town, from Eph. 4; v. 12, 13; 
staid with Jacob King. 

Sunday oth — This day I had meeting at H. Ewi's. Gth and 
7th, I was at home. 8th — Tin's day i set cut again from heme, 
came toG. Howe's, in Franklin county, and preached at bight 
in the German language. 9th To-day I spoke to a small con- 
gregation, at Mr. Myers': I intended after preaching to 
pursue my journey ; but my kind host entreated — so 1 was per- 
suaded to stay ior the night. 10th — To-day I rode over hills 
and valleys; cn Sideling hill 1 missed my road, and had to 
ride back tour miles; about sun set i arrived faint and fatigued 
at Mr. Nicodemus's, in Morris's cove, where I tarried. 11th 
— This morning I felt greatly dispirited, unable and unfit to 
do any thing good ; hut I began to pray, determined not to 
leave the feet of my Lord and Master, until he would deign to 
bless me ; in a short time my faith was sensibly strengthened, 
and I was enabled, with new courage, to pursue my way. I 
arrived at Mr. Weinbrenner's, w here T found a goodly number 
collected, awaiting me ; I tried to preach from Matthew 7 ; v . 24 
to 26 ; the Lord attended in his convicting power ; the people 
were powerfully wrought upon, and were loathe to depart ; a- 
mong the rest, one of what are called seventh-day christians, 
took me aside, and with tears, disclosed to me the distress of 
his mind — may the Lord deepen the work of grace in his heart. 

Sunday 12th — This day I preached at Fr. Nichodemus'Sj 
from Luke 19 ; v. 1 to 7, inclusive. 13th — To-day I came to 
A. Miller's ; here I found so many people collected, that 1 was 
greatly surprised, wondering where they could all possibly live 
in this mountainous part of the country. I spoke to them from 
2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19, with great liberty ; some of my hearers 
insisted on my coming to a small town on the Juniatta, called 
>Villiams-port. I consented and went with them, preached in 
a sc hool house, from 1st. Peter, 4; v. 17, 18, and staid for the 
night with Mr. Winter. 14th — I travelled alone all day in this 
wilderness ; at last I arrived at Spruce Creek, and tarried with 
Mr. Mather, loth — To-day I preached here from Matthew 7 ; 
v. 24, 25. 16th— I preached at Mr. Heiskel's, from Luke 18 ; 
v. 29. The word spoken was accompanied with power ; some 
cried aloud, others praised the Lord shouting, for joy. At night 
I came to my old friend P. Cry's, and w as rejoiced to find him 
and some of his family on the narrow way that leads to life eter- 
nal. 17th — I rested here, and visited several families in this 
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noon I preached at Mr. Gerhardt's ; at night I had meeting at 
Mr. Duchman's, where I was received by several of my old ac- 
quaintances, with great joy and gladness of heart. 

Sunday 19th— This morning we held a Love feast ; the friends 
spoke feelingly and with a warm heart of their experience in 
religion ; I preached from Titus 3 ; v. 5 to 8, in the German, 
<and also from Psalm 8 ; v. 5 ? in the English language. * Al- 
though I spoke with some difficulty on account of a severe cold, 
yet, bless the Lord, the word had considerable effect I rode 
yet 10 miles to Mr. FlugeFs, where I tarried for the night. 
20th — This day i came through Bellefonte to Millsbury, where 
I preached in a school-house, both in the German and English 
language, lodged at Mr. Steffy's. 21st— This forenoon I preach- 
ed at Mr. Brlckly's; in the afternoon I rode to Mr. Kfemer's, 
in Penn's. Valley ; had a Mr. Kaus for a guide. 22d — This 
forenoon I tried to preach here, and in the afternoon rode about 
10 miles to L. Smidt's, who had come to Kremer's to pilot me 
home. On my arrival I found Br, Arndt there, which made 
me rejoice exceedingly, 23d — To-day I preached here from 
Luke 19 ; v. 1 to 4 ; visited a sick man, and tarried again for 
the night. 24th — This day I preached in YoungmanVtown 5 
to a small but praying congregation, from Luke 18 ; v. 29. 30 ; 
at night we had meeting at Br. Arndfs, where I found Br. Da- 
vid Sneider. 25th — This day a Quarterly meeting commenced 
at Martin Drelsbach 3 s, in Buffalo Valley ; Br. Kemp deliver- 
ed the first discourse, Br. Farley, a Methodist preacher spoke 
in the English language. Several persons came forward desi- 
ring to be prayed for. 

Sunday 28th — To-day Br. J. H. spoke first, I followed him; 
at night we held a meeting at Br. Arndt's, and had a glorious 
time. Like in days of old, the best wine had been kept for the 
last of the feast. 27th — To-day we had a meeting at G. Motts\ 
The people here are very desirous to hear preaching. From 
thence we rode to Mr. Hoffman's, in Fautz's Valley; preached 
to a small congregation and tarried for the night. 28th — To- 
day we rode more than 40 miles, to Br. David Sneider's, where 
we staid for the night. 29th — I rested here ; towards evening 
father Boehm arrived ; at night we had meeting at the widow 
Baer's. 30th — This day we had a Sacramental meeting at Snei- 
der's ; at night I preached in the Methodist meeting house in 
Siiippensburg. 

October 1st — This forenoon we had an appointment at Zum- 
brodt's; father Boehm spoke first. At night we preached in 
Hagers-town ; I lodged at Jacob Koenig's. 2d — This day a 
Sacramental meeting commenced at Palmer's ; Draksel spoke 
first, then Boehm. After meeting I rode home, 

Sunday 3d — Father Boehm preached this forenoon with great 
power and effect, he and Geeting administered the Sacrame.it, 
and the good Lor:l poured down his blessings in abundant and 

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rich measures ; after meeting; father Bcehm rede Lome with mev 
4th — We had meeting at Hauler's. 51h — To-day we set oft' for 
•ur Conference ; came to Peter Kemp's, where father Otter- 
heal had already arrived ; here we tarried together for tbe night. 
6th — To-day our Conference commenced at John Crenise's, 
with singing and prayer by father Beehm; Otterbein address- 
ed the brethren in his usual manner. The preachers 
present were all examined separately, and many other thin g» 
transacted. At night we had meeting here and at Kemp 
7th — This day Otterbein preached from Hebrews 13; v. 17, 
With great energy and power ; Boehm followed him. Their 
discourses were particularly addressed to the preachers. I went 
home with Stouf&r, and staid for the night. 8th — This morn- 
ing the Conference met again ; in the afternoon father Otterbein 
closed the same by another address. He- exherfed us- particu- 
larly to be eaferai, aJtfl preach no other doctrine than what is 
j lainly laid down in the bible;— thai nothing less than a sew 
c reature in Christ Jesus will be acceptable in the sight of God ; . 
that we should be ardently and diligently engaged in the work 
of the Lord ; — and lastly, that we should love one another, and 
tor Jesus' sake, to softer and endure all things. He then dis- 
missed the Conference with a po verful prayer. The next Con- 
ference is appointed to be helu at Br. David Sneider's, October 
5th, 1S03. mh, a Ad 

Sunday 10th — We had a Sacramental meeting at Jacob Bow- 
1 js's ; many souls were touched and convicted : O ! that it may- 
prove a lasting blessing. 11th — To-day 1 returned home. 12tii 
— I attended a funeral ; old Sister Schnebly was buried; Br. 
Geeiing preached the funeral discourse. I rode from thence to 
my daughter's, in Virginia, where I tarried for the night 13th 
—I preached at Chr. Crum's, from Psalm 40 ; v. 1, 2. 3. 
14th — We had meeting at Dr. Senseny's, in Winchester ; at 
night I preaclied in Newtown, in the Methodist meeting house. 
to a. large congregation, from John 3 ; v. 36 ; lodged with M. 
Bush, who entertained me very friendly. 15th — This day Br. 
Geeting preached in Stover's-town ; at night we had meeting* 
at John Funkhousers. 16th — To-day our great meeting com- 
menced at Andrew KamTman's; I preached from Matthew 7; 
v. 24, 25. 

Sunday 17th — This forenoon Br. Geeting spoke Qr&t, I fol~ 
lowed him; the word spoken did not appear to effect, or make 
a&f great impression on the audience. I rode to Woodstock, 
and staid at Br. Zehring^s. 18th — To-day we had meeting at 
John Funkhouser's, on Milkreek, 19th — This forenoon liiv 
Geeting preached at Romans' ; in the afternoon we had a very 
good meeting at Henry Huberts, where I preached from 2u\ 
Corinth. 5; v. 12,13. 20th — This day a Quarterly meeting: 
commenced at Hoffman's, in Rockingham county; I spoke firgt, 
from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19 ; Br. Geeting spoke with tender c©isi- 



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gmssfon : the people began to cry aloud. The meeting was held 
in a barn. When Br. (Reeling had closed his remarks, I arose, 
went among the people in die congregation, exhorting them to 
accept of the overtures of mercy. Presently a young man fell 
on my neck, crying a ad calling aloud :• 01 Mr. Newcomer, 
what shall I do?— what shall 1 do to be saved? I replied, be- 
lieve in the Lord Jesus Christ. Instantly, two others, (w ho 
were brothers) fed on their knees, crying, wh&t shall I do? I 
am lost forever : O ! Lord Jesus, have mercy on me. A voimg 
woman fell down, crying for mercy ; her sister, who was sitting 
beside her, with a child in her arms, instantly laid it on the floor, 
imploring the mercy of God. Next came the mother, also 
crying, O Lord i — mercy, mercy for myself and children. The 
father also drew nigh, took -the child up, to prevent its being 
hurt in the group, and stood along side of his children and wife,- 
mlih tears "streaming down his ferowed cheeks. < O what a 
sight! The scene could not be beheld without emotion. The 
congregation began to cry and moan ; the excitement 
.me general. Presently one fell here, another there ; a wo- 
hangingon the breast of her beloved companion ; a daugh- 
ter in the arms of her distressed mother : all crying for mercy. 
Never before have f witnessed the power of 'God in so great a 
degree, among so many people. We commenced singing and 
ing, and glory be to God many distressed souls found peace, 
pardon of their sins, in the blood of the Lamb. The* 
ng was protracted till late at night. 1 went home with 
. and Mrs. Meyer, a godly, pious pair .; they entertained m'e 
very friendly. 

21st — This day the congregation was still more numerous 
than the day before ; Br. Geeting spoke first with great power, 
from 1st. Corinth. 1 ; v. 23, 24 ; I followed him. The power 
of God was a^aha signallv displayed ; the love of Jesus shed 
abroad & united all hearts in the bonds of brotherly love. A t tl. e 
administration of the Sacrament, you could perceive all distinc- 
tion of sects lost in christian love and fellowship. Luther- 
ans, Presbyterians, Meimonite'3, Baptists, and Methodists, all 
drew near the Lord 5 * table, and united in commemoration of the 
dying love of the Redeemer; many were net aide to avoid 
shouting and praising God for his unbounded mercy and good- 
ness. With difficulty we parted from the people, but we were 
•compelled to leave them in order to fill our appointment at Mr. 
Havener's, about 10 miles distant, where I preached from John 
3; v. 16, to an attentive people. 22d— This forenoon we held a 
meeting at J. Domer's; rode about 10 miles to Lewis Shuey's, 
where I preached from Psalm 1. Although 1 felt myself en- 
tirely unworthy, unable, and unfit to preach, yet the word spo- 
ken appeared to reach the hearts .of 4he hearers. 23d— A Sa- 
cramental meeting commenced at Mr. Mengen's ; a consider- 
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lance of thirty, forty , and even more than fifty miles. I trietl 
to speak first, from Luke 18 ; v. 41 ; Br. Geeting followed. 
Many cried aloud, and were in great distress lor the salvation of 
iheir souls. Parents and children were together on their knees, 
crying for mercy : O ! may the Loid grant their petitions and 
pardon their sins, for Jesus' sake. I went home with Mr. Bro- 
beck, and rested comfortably. 

Sunday 24th — This forenoon Br. Geeting spoke first, from 
Revelation 3; v. 15, 16, 17; I gave an exhortation; many 
came to the Lord's table with streaming eyes. Rode to Staun*- 
ton ; preached here at night, and lodged with Mr. Fakler, 
25th — To-day we rode 42 miles, and preached at night to a small 
assembly in Rockingham county, at Mr. Mertz's. 26th — This 
lorenoon, about three miles from the latter place, I spoke from 
Luke 19; v. 3,4,5. The word proved the power of God; 
nearly the whole assembly were bathed in tears. From thence 
1 rode 23 miles to "Woodstock ; it was after dark when we 
reached the place. Here the people were already assembled,, 
and had been waiting' a considerable time. I spoke to them 
from Hebrews 12 ; v. 15 ; went home with Mr. A. Br., where 
we were very friendly entertained. 27th — This forenoon Br. 
Geeting preached here in the German Presbyterian church; 
rode to Stover's-town, where I preached from Romans 7 ; v. 29. 
23th — Yt r e had meeting at Mr. Senseny's, a tanner, near Mid- 
dle-town ; rode to Winchester, where we preached at night in 
the Methodist meeting house, and lodged with Mr. Kurtz. 
'29th — This forenoon I preached in Smithfield. Here I parted 
from Br. Geeting; rode to my daughter's, near Martinsburg.. 
39th — I returned home and found my family well. 

Sunday 31st — I remained at home. It rained all day. 

November 1st — To-day I rode to Hagers-town, paid a visit 
to the Rev. Mr. Schmucker. 2d — I had an appointment in 
Woodsbury . 3d — I preached at the Sulphur Springs, to a large 
assembly, from John 5 ; v. 6. 4th— This morning f baptised 
Mr. Senseny and his companion with water : may God baptise 
them with the Holy Ghost. I returned to the Springs and had 
a blessed meeting. An old backslider was again reclaimed : 
may God preserve him unto eternal life. 5th — We arrived in 
Little's -town, at Br. Bishop's, where we were joined by Brs. 
Hershey and Herr, from Lancaster county. 6th — This day our 
great meeting commenced ; Br. A. Hershey spoke first, Jacob 
Bowlus followed him; the good Lord showered down blessings 
unspeakable. At night I spoke from Luke 18 ; v. 41 ; we had 
a powerful time in the conviction of sinners ; many cried for 
mercy. The meetings continued till near day -light : bless the 
Lord, O my soul ! 

Sunday 7th — A very numerous congregation had this day as- 
sembled ; Br. Geeting delivered a powerful discourse, from 
Ephesians 4; v. 17 to 21, inclusive.. The Sacrament was ad- 



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1 ^ministered '; many professors had their spiritual strength renew ~ 
ij *bl : my poor soul was also stirred up and revived to double d.l- 
Sgeiice. At night the people assembled again, though we had 
made no appointment ; we had a happy season once mora. 8th 
I - — To-day we reached Br. P. Kemp's, where we tarried for the 
1, night. 9th — -"W e had meeting in Middle-town ; thence I re- 
| turned home, 13th— [ rode to Br. Jacob Bewkis's ; at night 
v/e had a prayer meeting, several persons w r ere converted an 1 
j transplanted into the liberty of the children of God, shouting 
and praising their Redeemer with joy unspeakable ; never be- 
fore was the like seen in this part of the country, and. -therefore 
considerable alarm was created. 

Sunday 14th— This forenoon a vast number of people assem- 
bled; I had great liberty to address them, from 1st. Peter, 1 ; 
T. 3, 4, 5. The wm*d made considerable impression. Before 
I was done speaking, several fell down on their knees and cried 
salO'dd for mercy. At night v/e had a powerful time in Middle- 
•town ; oil and young were convicted, and some happily 
-converted to G-od. 15th — I returned home. This week I vis- 

nated i a the neighborhood from house to house. 
Sunday 21st — This forenoon I preached in Sharpsburg, from 
Matthew 22 ; v. 42; at night at Mubner's, 22d — I returned 
home; at night 1 attended a meeting in the neighborhood ; J. 

nDurbin, a Methodist minister, preached. 27th — A Quarterly 
fleeting commenced at Hansels, 

Sunday 23th — This day many people were assembled : Br, 
Geeting spoke first 9 with remarkable power, from Psalm 138 ; 
' w. 4 to 1\ we had a blessed time, I spent this week chiefly in 
visiting sick persons. 

December 5th— This forenoon t preached at Gusman's ; at 
night at Dutweiler's. 6th— I preached at David SneiderV, 
from Psalm 8 ; v. 5. 7th — At Abr. Meyer's, in the forenoon; 
&t night in Carlisle, from Luke 18 ; v. 29, 30. I lodged with 
Mr. Frank. 8th — This forenoon I preached at Mr. Greis!r\ 
from 21. Peter, 1 ; v. 19; at night at Gogenour's. 9th— Tina 
morning I rode about 12 miles, and preached to a little flock, at 
Ivoler's school -house ; by candle-light at Mr, Bulb's, from Luke 
19 ; v. 12, 13. 10th — In York, in the Methodist meetinghouse; 
had considerable liberty to speak. The people presently get 
loud, and clapped their hands in such a manner that my voice 
could scarcely be heard ; some of ihem shouted for joy, and my 
poor soul rejoiced with them. I went home with W. Bentz, and 
lodged with him- 11th — This day I preached at Mr. Spang- 
ler's, where I met Br. Benedum, and staid for the night. 

Sunday 12th — This forenoon I preached in Pigeon-hill church; 
rode about 11 miles to M r. Flickenger's, where I tarried. 13th 
— -This morning I set off before day ; rode through Hanover to 
Little's-town, preached at night at P. Bishop's, from Roma:] ? 
-3.; v. 2. After preaching! met the class ; several bold and im- 

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pudent persons had remained in the room.- Among the rest. I ask-^ 
ed a woman respecting: the state of her soul ; whereupon she; 
got highly displeased, and said among- other silly things, that 
she had never before been asked such a question by any minis- 
ter. May the Lord open her eyes and enable her to see her con- 
dition. 14th — I preached in Gettysburg, to a small assembly ; 
the word spoken appeared to be blessed, loth — This forenoon 
I spoke in Emmittsburg, from Psalm 126 ; rode to Mr. Iler- 
baugh's, and staid for the night. 16th — This forenoon I preach- 
ed here, from Psalm 30 ; rode to Shrvock's, and preached from 
Luke 18; v. 29, 30. 17th— This day it was remarkably cold, 
I preached at John Cronise's, from Psalm 126; went home with 
P. Kemp. 18th — I came to Mr. Earner's, in Montgomery 
county, where I tarried for the night. 

Sunday 19th— This forenoon I preached at Mr. Baker's, in 
the German and English languages ; the word spoken appe-ared 
to make powerful impression, and it will be well if my Master 
shall be as well pleased with me as were the people. 20th— I 
came to Frederick-town, took refreshment at Byerly's, preach- 
ed at night at P. Kemp's, from Romans 1 ; v. 16. 21st — This 
day I preached in Middle-town, from Psalm 126. 22d — To- 
day I held a meeting at Wolgamott's. 26th — Christmas Bay.. 
I preached at Ewi's, and had a blessed time. 

Sunday 23th — This day I attended a Dunker meeting. 

January 1st, 1803 — To-day I preached at my brother's, Pe- 
ter Newcomer. 

Sunday 2d — This day we held meeting at J. Hershey's. 

Sunday 9th — I preached at Sclmebly's school-house, from 
Psalm 18 ; v. 29, 30. 15th — A Quarterly meeting commenced 
at Jacob Thomas's. 

Sunday 16th — This forenoon Br. Geeting spoke first, I fol- 
lowed him ; we had a blessed time, many were convicted, aad 
some happily conyerted to God. 

Sunday 23d — This forenoon I preached at Ewi's; at night at 
King's, from Psalm 126 ; y. 1, 2, 3. 2oth— I left home for 
Baltimore, tarried for the night at Jacob Bowlus's. 243th — To- 
day Br. Peter Kemp accompanied me to Baltimore, arrived at 
night at Mr. Stocker's. 27th — We tarried here ; I tried to 
preach in the English language to a tolej'ably large congrega- 
tion : the Lord only knows whether it was beneficial or not, 
28th — We arrived "in the city, stopped at father Otterbein's ; at 
night I led a class at his house, and lodged with him. 29th — I 
visited several friends in the city. 

Sunday 30th — This forenoon I preached in the church, from 
Luke 18 ; v. 29, 30. Br. Kemp spoke in the afternoon ; at can - 
die-light we had a pra}'er meeting at Mr. King's, where we 
staid ior the night. 30th — This day we visited loth sick and 
well folks; at night I preached again from Hebrews 12; v. IS, 
and lodged at Otterbein's- 



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February 1st — This day T am 54 years old. Lord ! grant m$ 
£;race to prove the remaining* days of my life more faithful than 
1 have hitherto done. I went to see a Mr. Wollenslager, found 
him speechless and agonizing in death. By signs he requested 
We should pray for him. In the afternoon I attended a class 
meeting, none but Sisters were collected ; we had a happy time, 
bless the Lord. At night I led a men's class at the parsonage, 
2d — This evening 4 1 heard Br. King', a Methodist preacher speak 
in Light street. 1 lodged again at Qtterhein's. 3d- — This eve- 
ning 1 preached once more from these words: "He had a desire to 
see Jesus." 4th — This morning we left Baltimore ; rode 35 
miles, and arrived at night at Br. C assess, who received us ve- 
ry kindly. This was a very .cold day. 5th — We rode to M. 
Begen's, at the Sulphur Springs, where we tarried for the night 
on account of the extreme cold weather. 

Sunday 6th— The weather has suddenly changed ; the ram 
poured down in torrents during the night, and continued during 
the whole day. 7th — We rode through rain and mud to Peter 
Kemp's. 8th — I rode to Frederick-town, where 1 met Brother 
Geeting; w r e rode together to Middle-town, and tarried for the 
night. 9th — I returned home, 11th — 1 set out for Pennsylva- 
nia ; lodged at night with Mr, Beeler. 12th — came to Feth- 
erhoiPs." 

Sunday 13th— This forenoon I preached here from 2d. Peter, 
1 ; v. 5, 6, 7 ; rode home with Mr. Hensh. 14th— To-day J 
came to my son David's. 15th— 1 returned home. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon I preached al Schnebly's, from 
Acts 16 ; v. 30, 23d— la Ilagers-town, from Acts 16 ; v. 31. 
26th — A Quarterly meeting commenced at Shauman's church ; 
1 spoke first, from John 9 ; v. 25. At night we had meeting at 
Chopper's. The grace of God wrought powerful, several per- 
sons were converted. 

Sunday 27th — This morning Br. Geeting preached first, from 
Psalm 23 ; v. 5,6, I followed in the English language, from 
Matthew 22 ; v. 42. On the whole it was an excellent meet- 
ing. From thence I rode to Jacob Thomas's, where I staid for 
the night. 

March 4th — This day I left home to go round on the Cum- 
bes-l and circuit : may the grace ®f God accompany me. At 
night I preached at J. Ewi's. 5th — To-day 1 reached David 
Sneider's. 

Sunday 6th— This morning I rode to A. Meyer's, to my ap- 
antment; felt my unworthiness of preaching the gos- 
t el. A large number of people were collected ; I tried to preach 
Tom Acts 16 ; v. 30, 31. The Lord clothed me with power, 
nd his strength helped my weakness ; we had a powerful time, 
particularly in class meeting. 7th — To-day I preached to a 
large congregation, at Gogenour's, in the English language. 
8th~-This~day I rode about 9 miles and preached from John 3 ; 



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v. 14,15. Some parsons were present from Bronlodshm, who 
invited me very pressingly to come into their neighborhood, and | 
preach to them. 9th — To-day i preached at Landis's school- 
house, from Titus 3 ; v. 5 ; had a severe cold and was hardly 
able to speak. I staid for the night with A. Dili, in Yoner's- 
town. 10th — I preached at Mr. Spar's, to an attentive congre- 
gation. After preaching, a woman came up to me with joy 
sparkling in her eyes, and said, "Bless the Lord, this day salva- 
tion come unto my soul." I went home with Br. Ettinger, 
where I staid for the night, I lth— Preached at Koler's school- 
house, from Acts 14; v. 2*2 ; staid for the night at Mr. Bull's. 
12th — I had 12 miles to ride to my appointment. The people 
were patiently waiting my arrival, and woie very attentive. 
.Rode to Lewistown. and lodged with Mr. Grubb. 

Sunday 13th— This forenoon I preached from the Sou gs of Sol- 
I men 3 ; v. 1 , 2, 3. We had a blessed time, particularly in class 
meeting; the Lord was precious to my soul. 1 4th—- 1 came to 
A. Meyer's, and staid for the night. 15th— This day I preach- 
ed at Renedum's. 16th— At Heik's, from 1st. Peter, 5 ; v. 8, 
9 ; rode to D. Sneider's, and staid for the night. 17th— This 
morning I had to ri le a considerable distance to my appointment, 
preached from Luke 18 ; v. 7. Rode to Beshore's; and tarried 
for the night. 18th — This day I preached at the Rocky Springs, 
from Luke 19 ; v. 4, 5, 6. 19th — 1 had meeting at Ch. Krei- 
der's ; staid for the night at Leymeister's. 20th — I preached 
here with great liberty to a numerous congregation, from Luke 
13 ; v. 41 ; rode to Mr. Fried's, and preached from 2d. Peter, 
5; v. 8,9. Glory to God, the word spoken made considerable 
impression. 21st — I returned home. 22d — Attended a funeral 
and preached on the occasion, from Psalm 102; a*. 21, 22. 

Sunday 27th — This forenoon I spoke in Middle-town; at 
night at KoiFman's, where I preached again, from Psalm 102 ; 
v. 21,22, 23. 28th< — I crossed the Monocacy, preached at old 
Mr. P. Kemp's. 29th — I preached at Remsberg's, to a little 
flock, from 1st. Peter, 5 ; v. 8, 9 ; came to Stouffer's, and staid 
for the night. 30 ih — I preached in Liberty, from Acts 16 ; v. 
SO. 31st— At the Sulphur- Springs, from Matthew 7 ; v. 28. 
From this I pursued my course towards Baltimore, to attend the 
Methodist Annual Conference. Whilst riding along on my 
journey this afternoon, I had sweet intercourse with my blessed 
Redeemer ; tears of gratitude flowed plentifully down my cheeks 
for the Love shed abroad in my soul. Came to Mr. Eichelber- 
ger's, where I was kindly received and friendly entertained : 
may the good Lord reward him and his kind companion. 

April 1st — This morning I felt my heart drawn out in pray- 
er for a blessing to myself ; concord, union, and brotherly love 
for the conference : O ! Lord Jesus, may thy impartial, disin- 
terested love towards all mankind, pervade every soul of the 
brethren assembled. On my way to the city, I overtook Br. 



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Cromwell, in whose company I rode to Baltimore ; at night I at- 
tended a class meeting at Otterbein's, where I lodged. 2d — This 
forenoon as well as in the afternoon I sat in the Conference room, 
where my poor soul received considerable encouragement. At 
night I attended meeting in Light street. An aged Brother 
sat beside me, his heart grew warm during preaching. Pre- 
sently, (although an entire stranger to me,) he took ray hand 
and gave it a hearty squeeze. To my question, do you love the 
Lord Jesus? he replied, with tears streaming down his furrow- 
ed cheeks, "Yes, O ! yes ; I do, indeed," and embraced me in 
* his arms. I lodged at Peter Hoffman's. 

Sunday 3d— This forenoon Br. Roberts preached at Otter- 
bein's church ; in the afternoon Nicholas Sneethen. This was 
truly a blessed day for my poor soul. 4th — This day I was again 
in the Conference room. At 11 o'clock we had preaching ; the 
old Br. mentioned above, came to me after meeting closed, and 
insisted on my g;oing home with him to dine. He conducted 
me to his carriage, where we found his companion already seat- 
ed.^ Both of them related to me immediately, with such child- 
like simplicity; what the Lord had done for their souls, that I 
could not otherwise but love them with all my heart. We 
alighted at an elegant house, most splendidly furnished, and ev- 
ery thing around proclaimed the owner to be a man of distinc- 
tion and wealth ; and yet I found them to be true disciples of the 
meek and lowly Jesus. The name of the old Brother is II, 
Gough. I was truly happy in the society of this kind and lov- 
ing people : O God ! never Suffer me to forget this day. 5th — 
This forenoon I attended the Conference again ; in the after- 
noon J met a Sister's class. At night Nicholas Sneethen preach- 
ed in Light street meeting house. We had a glorious time, 
several mourners came to the altar and cried for mercy ; others 
sung hymns of praises and adoration ; so it continued till alter 
midnight 6th — ft was my intention to make a proposition to 
the Conference this day, in order to ascertain whether it was 
possible to point out and adopt a plan of operation, by which the 
English and the German Brethren could be more united togeth- 
er, and have a better understanding with each other. I impart- 
ed my design to .one of the members of the Conference, but he 
advised me to defer the proposition until the meeting of the next 
genei al Conference ; he stated as his reason that they were at 
present too much engaged with other matters, and it was im- 
possible to receive and act on my proposition at this time. I 
took his advice, and was silent on the subject. Sometime dur- 
ing the a f ternoon the Conference concluded, and the brethren 
separated to fill their respective appointments. In a short time 
I repented of having complied with the advice given me by the 
Brother; my mind became exceedingly troubled, and I felt in- 
wardly accused of not having done my duty : may the Lord 
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any should thereby be created to his kingdom and [dory. At 
Might G. R. preached at Otterbein's church. 7 th— To-day 1 
rode SO miles to P. Kemp's. 8th— I returned home. 9th, and 

Sunday 10th— We had a Quarterly meeting in Sharpsburg ; 
Br. Geeting preached first this forenoon I followed him. The 
congregation was very numerous, and en the whole it was a good 
time. 1 1 tlx — I preached at Mauser's. 15th— In liagers-town, 
and lodged with Marteny. 16th— A Sacramental meeting com- 
menced at Leymeister's ; Geeting, liershey, M. Thomas, and 
Jacob Bowl us were present. 

Sunday 17th— I preached here in the English language ; se- 
veral persons were convicted and cried for mercy, in great dig- 
tress. Rode to Ewi's, where I tarried for the night. 18th — I 
returned home. This week I remained at home, did not feel 
altogether as well as usual. 

Sunday 25th — I had no appointment, but felt the presence of 
the Lord precious to my soul : O ! for a deeper work of grace 
an my heart, and sanctifying power to eradicate all propensity 
to sin. Lord, let it come quickly. 25th— This day I read the 
life and experience of Benjamin Abbott, which proved a real 
treat to myself. 30th— I attended an English Quarterly meet- 
mgy&nd lodged at Mr. Baer's. 

Sunday, May 1st— A great many people had collected ; at 
Love feast we had a happy time. W. Lee preached the first 
sermon, A. Swift spoke after him, T preached in the German 
language. At night I preached in Hagers-town. 4th— -I set 
off for Lancaster, in Pennsylvania ; in Middle-town I met Br. 
Geeting, we rode together to Frederick-town, where Br. G. 
preached in the German Reformed church ; we lodged at By- 
erfy's. 5th— We reached P. Bishop's. 6th-— This morning 
Br. Geeting felt so unwell that he Was unable to continue his 
journey ; so I had to start alone. Towards evening 1 reached 
W. Bentz's, near York; here we had a glorious meeting in tha 
Methodist meeting house. Br. Stone spoke first, I followed him 
in German and English. I went home with Bentz, and rested 
well. 7th— This morning I felt happy still ; rode to Lancaster 
and lodged at my sister's. 

Sunday Sth— This morning the ground was covered with 
snow. I attended a Mennonite meeting, heard and listened at- 
tentively to two of their preachers, but their discourses appear- 
ed to me cold, formal, and dead : may God grant us all more 
zeal and energy. At night f came to Buckwalter's, my broth- 
er-in-law, where I tarried. 9th— I visited several of my old 
acquaintances, among the rest, father Boehm ; Jacob Gruber 
and James Ridgaway were also at his house. In family prayer 
the Lord visited our souls in mercy. 10th— -This morning wq 
received intelligence ot the death* and burial of Br. Chears, a 
strange Methodist preacher ; N. Sneethen delivered the fu- 
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! law, and was cordially received : may God convert them alL 
I 12th, and 13th — I visited my friends and relations in this sc%>- 
| lion of country ; came to Br. Grosh's, and lodged with him. 
1 14th — A Sacramental meeting commenced here: may God for 
Jesus' sake, grant his blessing. Br. Draksel spoke first, I fol- 
lowed hum 

Sunday 15th — A vast multitude of people were this day col- 
lected; lather Boehm spoke first, from Revelation 22; v. 17 ; 
I followed him. At the Sacrament we had a precious time ; at 
night i preached in New Holland, from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 14. 
The people praised the Lord and shouted as loud as they could. 
I lodged with Mr. Davis. 16th — This forenoon the Lord was 
merciful to me in Love feast. 17th — To-day 1 paid a visit to 
a Lutheran minister. This man is truly in a sad condition ; in 
conversation, he said the Lord had forsaken him, because he had 
not been faithful in declaring the whole counsel of God. He is 
very nigh the point of despair : may the Lord extricate him. 
At night he went with me to Mr. RiegePs, where we both re- 
mained. 18th — This morning he insisted on my returning homo 
With him again, which I did ; staid till after dinner, and after 
commending him to the Lord in prayer,. I pursued my way 
and arrived with a joyful heart at A. Zelier's. 19th — This day 
I preached here from Luke 24 ; v. 45. Rode to my uncle's, P. 
N. and staid lor the night. 20th — This day I paid a visit to 
the Rev. Mr. Sherk ; he and his companion are a pious couple : 
may God preserve them in the way to everlasting glory. Reds 
to lir. BraksePs, and staid for the night. 21st— To-day a 
Quarterly meeting commenced at Mr. Meyer's, in Dauphin 
county ; I spoke first, from 1st. Peter, 4 ; v. 17, IS, Br. J , 
Ncidig followed me : glory to God for his blessing. I went 
home with Br. Lang. ' 

Sunday 22d — An uncommon multitude of people bad assem- 
bled; father Bochm addressed "the congregation nrst, I followed 
him, from these wo"ds, "and they shall depart into ever- 
lasting torment." The words appeared to reach the heart ; a 
more than usual number approached to the table of the Lord. 
After the meeting closed, I rode to Mr. Landis', wl*ere I staid 
for the night. 23d — To-day I rode about S3 miles, to Mr. 
Meyer's. 2±th— It rained all day long, therefore I made it a 
clay of rest 25 th — This forenoon I preached from Romans 14 ; 
v. 17, 18 ; met Br. Kemp, and set out with him for Northum- 
berland; w 7 e reached Br. Nicodemus' this evening. 26tl* — We 
rode through Sherman's Valley, and arrived at Hoffman's, in 
Fautz's Valley, where a sacramental meeting is appointed to be 
held — at ni<rht I spoke with great liberty. 27th — This forenoon 
I preached from 2 Peter 1 ; v. 12 : on the sacramental occasion, 
we had a precious time; rode about 16 miles to Mr. Straub's, and 
pteached from Psalm 36. 28th — W e rode about 18 miles, to 
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Sunday 29th — This clay the congregation was larger, I ad- 
dressed them from Acts 16 ; v. 30, 31; at night I spoke at Mr. 
Hays 5 , from Matthew 24; v. 22; went home with Mr. Lenk- 
horn, where I was very friendly entertained. 30th — To-day 
we came to YoungmanVtown, preached at Lewis Smith's, to a 
numerous assembly ; rode yet about 20 miles, to Mr. Kremer's, 
in Centre county, where we lodged. 31st — To-day I preached 
in Aroiisburg, the work of grace appeared to be a strange 
doctrine in tins place ; may God grant the people knowledge; 
rode yet about 20 miles to Mr. Muiier's, where we tarried for 
the night. 

June 1st — I preached at Mr. Herzog's, here we had a blessed 
time, the word made considerable impression, some were ena- 
bled to rejoice. 2d — We held another meeting at tins place, 
and several were happily converted to God ; rode in the after- 
noon about 12 miles and preached to a small congregation at 
Mr. HieskcPs. 3d — To-day I preached in Huntingdon coun- 
ty, near Spruce-creek, at G. M's. 4th — At Ereitenback's, 
from John 3 ; v. 17, 18 ; at night I came to a Mr. Bucker's, 
where J was very friendly entertained^ may the Lord reward 
Lim. 

Sunday 5th — I preached at Mr. Sherer's, on the Ackwick ; 
before I had spoken many minutes, { perceived that the word 
made considerable impression ; at last many began to cry aloud 
for mercy, and the meeting continued till the close of day. 6th 
—This day I rode about 18 miles, and preached at S. B J s., from 
2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19. Here we also had a glorious time ; several 
fell to the floor crying for mercy, others were praying earnestly 
for sanctifying grace : may God hear and answer their prayer, 
by granting their request. 7th — We set out early, tcok some 
refreshment at Leymeister's, and arrived at heme, where I 
found my father-in-law awaiting my arrival. 9th — I accompa- 
nied my father-in-law on his homeward journey, at cut S miles 
beyond Frederick -town ; commended him to God, and parted 
from him; came to J. StaurTer's and staid for the night. 10th 
— 1 visited several families, and tarried with J. Boby. 11th — 
A quarterly meeting commenced at Shryock,s; I spoke first 
from Romans 14 ; v. 17, 18 ; bless the Lord it was not in vain. 

Sunday 12th — So many people had collected this day that we 
had not room in the barn sufficient to accommodate them ; we 
therefore repaired to the woods, and held the public worship un- 
der the canopy of heaven. Br. Geeting spoke first, P. Kemp 
and myself followed him. The truths delivered made power- 
ful impression on the audience. In the afternoon we rode 
home together to my house. 13th — I remained at home. 14th 
— I paid a visit to my scn-in-law, in Virginia, loth — I visited 
Air. Christ ian Silber, near Martinsburg. 16th — I returned 
home. 19th — I left home for Pennsylvania ; came to Leymeis- 
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Sunday 19th — This forenoon I preached at Ch. K's. , to a con- 
siderable congregation, from 1st. Peter, 4; v. 17, 18, but it 
made very little impression ; rode to the Rocky Springs, and 
preached from Romans 14; v. 17, IS. 20th — This morning' I 
rode in company with P. B., one of my former school-mates, 
about 14 miles to my appointment; I tried to speak in great pov- 
erty of spirit, yet the word made considerable impression; ma- 
ny shed tears during the preaching. After meeting I was re- 
quested and entreated by S8veral of them to visit them again 
shortly. 21st — This day I preached at Abr. Meyer's. 22d— 
This forenoon I had to ride about 20 miles to my appointment, 
which I reached about 12 o'clock ; not -many people were col- 
lected. I tried to preach from Hebrews 2 ; v. 3 ; the gracious 
promise of the Lord was verified : "Where only two or .three 
are gathered in my name, I will be in the midst of them." It 
appeared as if all present received a blessing, i went home 
with old Mr. Grubb, where I staid for the night and rested com- 
fortably. 23d — I preached at a place where i was a perfect 
stranger, from Luke 18; v. 29, 30; most of my hearers were 
-separating ; they appeared to be very well satisfied, and invited 
me to come again and preach for them. In the afternoon 1 
preached at Diesman's, from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19. 24th — This 
clay I had a meeting at Altland's school-house ; rode to W. 
Bentz's, near York, and tarried for the night. 25th — This eve- 
ning I preached in York, in the Methodist .meeting house, from 
Hebrews 12 ; v. 15. 

Sunday 26th — This forenoon I preached from Luke 18 ; v. 
29, 30 ; spoke first in the German, then also in the English lan- 
guage. Some of my hearers were so happy that they shouted 
for joy. Rode about 10 miles to Mr. Spar's, and preached in a 
barn, from Songs of Solomon 3 ; v. 1 to 4. 27th— -This day I 
visited several families, and tarried for the night with Mr. For- 
denbach, a German minister. 28th — I preached here to an at- 
tentive congregation, from Romans 14; v. 17, 18, had consid- 
erable liberty to declare the counsel of God ; many were cry- 
ing and praying for mercy: may God, for Jesus 5 sake, answer 
their prayers.. Rode to Lewistown, and tarried for the night 
with Mr. Grubb. 29th — This day [ preached here to a little 
Mock. 30th — This day I preached at J. G's., both in German 
and English; staid for the night at L. Lower's, a pious family. 

July 1st — I visited several families in this section of country, 
and tarried for the night with P. Smidt. 2d — I paid a visit to 
the Rev'd. Mr. Ernst, m Berlin ; rode to Mr. Weber's, where 
I lodged for the night. 

Sunday 3d — This forenoon 1 preached in Gettysburg, from 
Acts 10 ; v. 17, 18 ; in the afternoon I preached in Little's- 
town. The heat was remarkably oppressive. 4th — I returned 
home, found my family all well, and busily engaged in har- 
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Sunday ICth— This forenoon I preached at the widow Funk's; 
in the afternoon in Elizabeth-town. 

'Sunday 17th — Preached this forenoon at J. W's.; in the af- 
ternoon I visited Mr. Eversole, whose companion is deranged, 
and in a truly pitiful situation. 

Sunday 24th — Tc-day I preached at J. Ruber's, and tarried 
for the night with Jacob Thomas. 

Sunday 31st — I preached at Mercersburg, from Hebrews 2 j 
v. 8. The word spoken made apparently but little impression . 

August 4th— To-day we had a blessed meeting ai P. Stadt- 
ler's. 5th— To-day I preached at C. Nichcdemus's ; had to 
contend with most powerful temptations : Lord ! grant me grace 
to overcome, 6 th— We held a meeting in Deutsher's church 
in the afternoon I preached a funeral. 7th, and 

Sunday 8th — We had a Quarterly meeting at Remsb-erg's, 
in Frederick county. 9th — We met at Jacob Eowlus's ; JBr. 
Geeiing, Eberhardt and myself had to settle some little differ- 
ence that had happened in the society ; Br. Geeiing also preach- 
ed a funeral in the German Presbyterian church; went home 
with Me. Daub. 10th— I had meeting at Huber's. 11th — I 
preached in Shank's church. 12th — In Schnebly's meeting* 
house, from Luke 11 ; v. 13. 13th — At Eberhardi's. 14th — 
I rode to a Quarterly meeting in Frederick-town, and lodged 
at Byerly's. 

Sunday 15th— I preached in Middle- town, from Romans 14 , 
v. 18. 16th— I returned home. 

Sunday 21st — I preached at Hauser's. 23d — I rode to Ha- 
gers-town, where I heard Br. Pitts, a Methodist preacher, de- 
liver a powerful sermon in the Court blouse ; staid for the night 
with Marteny. 26th — 1 set off for Virginia ; came to Mr. 
Gremer's, where I tarried for the night. 27th — A Sacramen- 
tal meeting commenced at Sleepy Creek. 

Sunday 28th — This forenoon i addressed the congregation in 
the German and also in the English language : bless the Lord, 
I believe it w r as not in vain. 29th — I came to Br. C. Crum's, 
where I met Br. Geetins;. 30th — Br. Geeting preached in 
Winchester, I spoke in T\^ew-town, to a large congregation, 
from Acts 16; v. 30; staid for the night with Mr. Merker, 
where I was kindly entertained. 31st — This morning my soul 
was exceedingly drawn out in secret prayer, particularly for 
sanctifying power. O Lord! let it come and come quit kly. 
Rode to A.Neusw r ander's, where I met Br. James Smidt,wkom 
1 had not seen for sometime. Br. Geeting spoke first, in Ger- 
man, Br. Smidt gave an exhortation in English. Rode yet to 
J. Funkhouser's, where I preached from Luke 21 ; v. £6 ; had 
very' little liberty to speak : Lord have mercy on a poor worm. 

September 1st — To-day I still felt sfriptof all grace ; we had 
an appointment at KaufTman's ; I had to speak : bless the Lord 
he assisted my infirmity. I lodged at Henry Geetiug's. 2d — 



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\ preached at Stony Creek, at Mr.Funkhouser's. 3d— A Quar- 
terly meeting commenced at Romans' ; I tried to speak first, 
from Jeremiah 6 ; v. 1G ; Br. Strickler followed me. The 
word made considerable impression on the hearts of the .Lear- 
ners, some cried bitterly, and others ran away. 

Sunday 4th — -To-day we had a blessed time ; Br. Geeting 
addressed the people first, in the German language, I followed 
him in English; a great excitement was visible throughout the 
congregation : may the Lord grant that it may prove a lasting 
blessing. Rode to H, Ruber's, and tarried for the night. ath 
— We arrived in Rockingham ; a Methodist meeting commen- 
ced yesterday and is still continued without intermission .: my 
heart was truly rejoiced to see the people crying, shouting, -end 
jumping. We rode yet to Br. Striekkr's, where we -staid for 
the night. Cth — I spoke at : Hoffman's, with considerable liber- 
ty ; rode yet about 12 miles to Mr. Dider's. 7th — I preached 
.at Mr, HelTner's; at night J tarried with Mr. Hens. 8th— [ 
preached in a mill, to a numerous congregation, from Romans 5 ; 
v. 12. The people entreated us to stay with them, but our time 
would not permit it. Rode about 10 miles to Lewis Shuey's, 
where we held a prayer and class meeting. 9th — We had am 
appointment here, preached to an attentive congregation, eight 
souls came down cn their knees crying for mercy : we prayed 
with them for about one hour after the meeting was dismissed : 
I -less the Lord some of them were set at liberty and experien- 
ced pardon of their sins. We left them and rode to €hr. Hess's, 
where we staid for the night 10th — I commenced the Quar- 
terly meeting at Broheck's, in Augusta county, by preaching 
from John 16 ; v. 7, 8, 9. Rode to Mr. Meng's, .and spoke at 
aiight, from 2d. Peter., 1; v. 19 : glory be to God, the Lord was 
present in his convicting and converting power. 

Sunday 11th— A great multitude of people were this day as- 
sembled ; Br. Geeting addressed the congregation first, I fol- 
lowed him. The power of God was signally displayed, many 
were crying aloud for mercy. A man fell to the ground and 
laid for three hours apparently lifeless ; w hen he recovered he 
arose praising God very effecting! y for what he had done for 
his soul. The Lord's Supper was administered, when many ap- 
proached the table of the Lord with streaming eyes. At night 
we preached in a school-house ; here also a great number were 
in distress, mourning for their sins, and entreating for pardon. 
TH'e meeting was protracted until day -light ; many were hap- 
pily converted to God: unto Him be all the glory. 12tW— ! 
rod? through Staunton ; at night I preached at Br. Strickler' s>, 
from Romans 14; v. 17, 13, to a numerous assembly. 13th— 
I preached at Mr. Zimmerman's ; rode in the afternoon about 
15 miles and preached again to a large congregation, from Ro- 
mans 8; v. 14. 14th— I preached in New Market, hi the 
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four preachers : bless the Lord, the word spoken in Lis name, 
made considerable impression; the people desired lo be again 
visited by us. Rode to Woodstock and preached from 2d. Pe- 
ter. I ; v. 19. 15th — This forenoon I preached, again in the 
Garman Reformed church ; two Reverend gentlemen were pre- 
sent, one of them left his seal: before I had spoken many min- 
utes, and hastily withdrew. I do not know whether he was af- 
frighted, aiFronted, or disgusted; let this be as it may, 1 pray 
God to have mercy on us both. 16th — I preached in Stover's- 
tOvvn, from Isaiah 3; v. 10. Rode to Mr. Senseny's near Mid- 
dle-town. 17ih, and 
J Sunday 18th— We held here, a two-days' meeting; at night 
*jf I preached in Winchester, and staid for the night at Mr. Reed's, 
39th — I came to Jacob Iless's, my son-in-law^ where I found 
mother attending on her daughter, who was very ill. 20th — I 
returned home. 7 24th, and 

Sunday 25th — I attended a Quarterly meeting at Jacob Bcw- 
ius's, near Middlertowri : a great number of people attended on 
the occasion, and we had a blessed time. 

October 1st, and 

Sunday 2d — We had a Sacramental meeting at Hagers-town; 
rode from thence to Schnebjy's, on my way to our Annual Con- 
ference. 3d — To-day we had meeting at Zumbrodt's, and reach- 
ed Rocky Springs, where we lodged at night, 4th— We arri- 
ved at David Sneider's, where the Conference is to be held ; fa- 
\ her Otterbein had arrived before us. 5th — This day the ses- 
. lion of the Conference commenced; the preachers present were 
ail examined, their character and usefulness particularly enqui- 
red into ; many tears were shed on the occasion. Br. Grosli 
preached at night, from John 3 ; v. 1 ; I exhorted after him. 
0th — This forenoon father Otterbein gave us as usual a very 
powerful and interesting discourse, father Bcehm followed him. 
In the afternoon the session of the Conference was continued; 
at night Br. Chr. Berger addressed the congregation. 7 th — 
To-day the Conference was concluded, after Which I rode to 
Abr. Meyer's, where we had a blessed meeting. 8th — A Sa- 
cramental meeting commenced at Sliopp's ; father Boehm 
preached first, with great power. The word reached the heart; 
many were the wounded and slain, lying in every direction, la- 
menting and crying aloud for mercy ; we prayed with them a 
considerable time, "some of them obtained peace wifh God in 
the pardon of their sins. I lodged with S. Baer. 

Sunday 0th — We held cur Love feast ; the brethren and sis- 
ters spoke very feelingly and freely of the dealings of God. It 
was a" molting time ; lather Otterbein spoke with great power 
and energy, an English Brother named Stone followed him. 
The gracVof God wrought powerfully among the people; a 
man Yell suddenly to the ground and cried for mercy, others 
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\i here they were silling or standing ; some Lad to be led an4 
others to be carried away, being unable to walk by themselves 
I rode with Br, Boehni to a Mr. Enoch's, where we also had a 
blessed "time at meeting ; many tasted the rich bounties of God 
in Christ the Redeemer. My poor soul was also exceedingly 
blessed* O ! kow condescending is the love of God to poor 
miserable sinners? 10th— I came 'to Abr. Meyer's, and bap- 
tised two persons who had found peace and the pearl of great 
price at the meeting. I then pursued my way joyfully. III! 
—I came through Uarrisburg, preached at night at John Nei- 
dig's, from Romans 8; v. 14," 1 2th — I felt my whole soul fill- 
ed "with the love of God; tears of gratitude ran plentifully down 
iny cheeks as I travelled my solitary road. Towards evening 
I stopt at a house, found the owner to be a Bunker preacher . 
tn a very friendly manner, he offered me refreshments for my- 
self and beast^ and requested me to stop for the night, as a 
strange preacher had sent an appointment, and lie expecte:] him 
-every minute to arrive. I consented. The preacher, Mr. Mey- 
^er, soon came. He spoke first, I spoke after him, from Ro- 
mans 8 ; v. 14, 1 believe not altogether in vain. 13th — I came 
to A. Zeller's, where 1 found Br, Gee ting; preached from Isa- 
iah 3; v. 10. At night I spoke at J. Zeller's, from Romans 
14; v. 17, 18; Br, Henry Boehni followed me'. 1 4th— I had 
no appointment, rested at A. .Zeller's. loth— We had to ride 
15 miles to Mr. Buck's,, in Berks county, where a Sacramen- 
tal meeting commenced, I lodged at Mr. Brechf s. 

Sunday 16th — This morning we had our Love feast ; Br. 
Geetkig preached first., myself an! other brethren followed him, 
but to all appearance no impression was made by the word. 
The young people were careless and trifling : may God grant 
them more seriousness and concern for their souls. I rode \q 
Mr. Haag's, at the Sinking Spring, where I staid for the ni^M. 
17th — To-day I arrived at my father's-in-law, where 1 was joy-** 
fully received. 18th— I visited several of my old acquaintances, 
was also at the place and house where I was naturally, as well 
as spiritually horn,, where God in his infinite mercy for Christ's 
•- ike, pardoned all my sins. 01 the amazing love which is in 
Jesus. Twenty-nine years have since passed away, and still 
i he time, place,, yea, the very spot where it happened, is per- 
fectly remembered : Bless the Lord, O my soul ! who has pre- 
served and sustained me through many trials and difficulties : 
praise Him for ail that is past, and trust Him for all that is t® 
come. I lodged this night with A, Baer, an old acquaintance 
of mine ; he is laid up with a sore leg. I had a serious conver- 
sation with him. May God grant him the true and saving" fakk. 
19th — This forenoon 1 tried to preach in this r. n i<rhl:orhec4 
among my old friends, but my heart was so much ejected tl*at 
I could scarcely find utterance. At night I spoke at Chr. Her- 
whey's. 20th — I preached at Prick's meeting house, from lie- 



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maiisS; v. 14; rode to Lancaster and lodged wit h my skier, 
21st — I attended meeting in Sandersburg. 22d— A Quarterly 
meet ing commenced at M artin Boehm's ; 1 spoke first, from IsL 
Corinth. 1 ; v. 86. 

Sunday 23d— Mora people were this day collected than the 
meeting house could contain ; Br. Geeting preached from the 
words: "I am the light of the world," &e, I followed him £ 
the Sacrament was administered, and we had truly a melting 
*inie. At night the grace of God wrought powerfully on the 
hearts of the j>eople ; very little was spoken on account of the 
crying of mourners and the joy of believers. In a short time 
the whole assembly was in commotion, some shouting, others 
calling on God for mercy. We prayed with them a consider- 
able time : bless the Lord several were happily converted to 
God. jJ4th— This morning we had our Love feast ; it was a 
Jubilee indeed. O Jesus ! may I never forget this day. i rode 
with Br. Geeting to Abr. Herr's, where I preached from 1st. 
Peter, 1; v. 19, and staid for the night, 25th-— This day we 
had meeting at Chr. Herr's ; a great many people attended, 
and after the meeting closed they would scarcely suffer us to de- 
part ; some of them accompanied us a good distance on our way. 
At night we reached W, Bentz/s, where we .tarried. 26th — 
1 preached at Bishop- s, in Little Vtown, from Luke 18 ; v. 41, 
42. 27th — We came through Taney -town, paid a visit to the 
Rev. Mr. G-rubb. At night we arrived at P. Kemp's. 28th 
—I returned home and found my family all well, bless the Lord. 

Sunday 30th — I preached in*Shank's church. 

November 1st— We had meeting at my house. 2d— I left 
home in company with Br. Henry Crum, on an expedition to 
.Redstone, in Pennsylvania. In the evening we preached at 
Mr. Hock's. 3d — We came through Mercersburg and Mc- 
Connellsburg, preached at Mr. Meyer's, rode to Mr. Shock's., 
and tarried for the night. 4th— We rode all day over moun- 
tains; stopped at several houses to refresh ourselves and horses ? 
but could not procure any thin^ for love or money. Towards 
evening we reached Morris's Cove ; the first place we came to 
was a large plantation, here we intended to tarry for the night,, 
but the man of the house was from home,and the good lady would 
not keep us y so we had to pursue our way. After dark we dis- 
covered a cabin ; here they permitted us to stay, bless the Lord, 
oth— We held a meeting at Mr. New's, rode to Mr. Weinbren- 
ner's, and tarried for the night. 

Sunday 6th— This forenoon T preached here to a considerable 
number of people, from Matthew 11 ; v. 28, 29, 30. Many of 
the hearers were greatly effected, and bid us farewell with tears 
in their eyes. We rode home with Mr. Dick, and staid for the 
night. 7th — This evening we preached at Matthias Smidt's ; 
here the people requested us to visit them again. 8th — We 
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Country, preached at Mr. Gutti's, near Berlin, from Luke 19 % 
v. 2, 3, and staid for the night, 9th— To-day we pursued our 
journey, stopt on the way ai B. BaerV; this man has a family 
of 12 children, nearly all grown up. I conversed with them 
on religion ; the grace of God wrought wonderfully among 
them. I prayed with them, and then we pursued our journey 
across Laurel hill, where we lodged with Henry Filger, in Le- 
ganor Valley. 10th— We held a meeting at Mr. Weibel's 
the word made great impression. At night we preached at 
Mr. Bonnet's, an intelligent German ; here I spoke from He- 
brews 2 ; v. 3. I had not spoken long before some of my hear- 
ers fell to the floor, others stood trembling and crying so loud, 
that my voice could scarcely be heard. 11th— We preached 
at Mr/Swope's ; here also the power of God displayed itself in 
a strange and marvellous manner. Several of the congrega- 
tion fell down apparently lifeless, others shook, trembled, and 
were agitated in a powerful manner. At night I preached at 
Mr. Chr. Manensmidfs, from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19; here like- 
wise the people fell down and laid as if in a swoon or fainting fit: 
may God have mercy on them, convert them truly, and adopt 
them into the family of the children of God. 12th — T his mor- 
ning my poor soul rejoices in the God of my salvation ; [ am 
ready and willing to spend and be spent in the service of my 
Master. A great many people were assembled together to-day; 
I spoke to them from Hebrews 12; v. 19, with great liberty. 
The Lord accompanied his word with power; many were the 
wounded and slain, some of the most stubborn sinners fell in- 
stantly before the power of God. The meeting continued the 
whole night, and before its close several were enabled to rejoice 
in the pardon of their sins : glory be to God. 

Sunday 13th — To-day we had indeed a little Pentecost, from 
3 to 400 persons had collected, more than the barn in which we 
had assembled for worship, could contain. I preached to them 
from Titus 3, with great libert}^ and effect for the salvation of 
souls. The congregation was remarkably attentive to the word; 
though it rained, those that had no shelter in the barn, kept their 
stand in the rain without the least disturbance, ft is indeed 
surprising, and at least to me somewhat mysterious, to behold 
the manner in which the power of God works here among the 
people. > During the time of preaching, several persons fell to 
the floor, some laid as if they were dead, others shook so vio- 
lently that two or three men could scarcely hold them ; some- 
times the excitement would be so great that I had to stop speak- 
ing for several minutes, until the noise abated ; some few were 
praising God and shouting for joy. Br. Chr. Berger addressed 
the congregation. When I had concluded my discourse in the 
German, I then preached in the English language, from 1st, 
Peter, 1 ; v. 3, and the effect was a^ain the same. At night I 
preached at Mr. Swartz's ; here also several persons of both 



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feexes fell to the floor, others were crying: for mercy ; so hjasted 
till after midnight 14th— -Tills day we 'had the best time dur- 
ing our meeting ; I. spoke short and concise from a text. Pre- 
sently crying and lamentations began; again one fell on the 
right, another on the left to the floor. I felt such pity and com- 
passion for poor mourning souls, that my poor heart was ready 
to burst with sadness, and yet I was rejoiced to behold such a 
work of grace: God grant that it may prove a work which 
shall endure throughout all eternity. The time passed away as 
on eagles 5 wings; it was late in (lie day and we had yet 12 miles 
io ride. Night came upon us before we reached the place of 
our destination ; it grew very dark, and we lost our 'way. Ul- 
timately we came to a house, where we received directions winch 
enabled us to reach Mr. Abraham Overhcltz's. Here we were 
kindly received, and entertained in the most friendly manner. 
I was very touch fatigued} felt drowsy, and was surprised by a. 
dark power. I immediately arose, went out of the house, drew 
nigh to God in secret prayer, and was quickly delivered : glory 
]>e to God for all his mercies. 15th— To-day we commenced 
to return homeward, came to the house of George Mum ma, a 
relation of mine, whom I had not seen lor about 4 years. I 
stopped for a short time and conversed with him at the gate; lie 
appeared to lie out of humor, neither desired me to alight, nor 
offered me any refreshment. To the best of my knowledge I 
have never given him anv cause of oiTence ; it seems lie is a 
great enemy to the work of grace and experimental religion, 
und for this cause only is angty with me. I asked .him whetlicr 
he was engaged in the salvation of his soul ? His answer was, 
"The love of Christ is better than all knowledge. " J Very true, 
rejoined 1, but do you indeed love the Lord Jesus Christ ? This 
made him angry, and he answered, that i( l should only have 
care for myself, and not concern myself on his account.'' So 
I bid him adieu ; my heart praying for us both, I stopped at 
Matthias Bortsfield, and took some refreshment. At night we 
came to Christian Senft's, where we had an appointment ; here 
also five persons fell to the floor during preaching. 16th— -I 
preached at Frederick Trapp's, Eso r from Psalm 40; v. 1 to 4. 
Here also some of the hearers fell to the ground, others were 
deeply impressed for the salvation of their souls, and cried 
mightily to God for mercy and pardon of sin, entreating us 
with tears to visit them again. 17th-— This morning we set out 
very early, rode 36 miles" over a very mountainous country , ar- 
rived at night at Joseph Gundy's, where we had an excellent 
meeting. 18th — I preached here from Mark 10 ; v. 29, BO. 
19 tli— -I preached at Michael Sterners, from Psalm 40 ; v. 1 
io 4, to a numerous congregation ; rode to Zug's, follow ed by 
many of the persons whom we last addressed. Many more 
were assembled this evening than in the forenoon ; J gave an 
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$& ; all, young and old, began to cry and pray. A man fell to 
the floor and laid a considerable time as if lifeless or in a swoon ; 
poor unworthy me also was so filled with the love of God, and 
so overjoyed that I had to shout and praise God aloud : O Lord 
Jesus ! preserve and keep me always in such a blessed state of 
mind, if consistent with thy will. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon a vast multitude of people col- 
lected together; I spoke from 1st. Peter, 1; v. 3,4,5; God 
accompanied the word with power, many cried aloud for mer- 
cy. Br. Crum followed nie, then Gundy, a Mennonite preach- 
er. We then dismissed the meeting, but the people had no de- 
sire to depart ; I spoke to them again until almost exhausted, 
still they continued to stay. At night we bad an appointment 
at the distance of a mile and a half; here again the Lord was 
present, sinners on every side fell to the floor as if they were 
shot. Among others was a youth of about 18 years of age. 
Some were struck with awe, others new into a passion, gather- 
ed their friends and relatives up, and carried them out of the 
house, saying this was the work of the devil. I endeavored to 
persuade them with meekness, to let the poor souls alone, desir- 
ed them to have patience only until their friends should be re- 
stored and recover their consciousness; adding, if it is the work 
of the devil or power of darkness, your friends will curse when 
they revive ; and if the work is of God, they will pray and 
praise the Lord. They had carried the youth up stairs, and 
there laid him on a bed, watching" him with great anxiety. 
When he recovered from his swoon, he immediately began to 
praise God, and exhorting all around in so wonderful a manner, 
that about a dozen of them came in distress, confessing with 
tears that they had sinned against God, and crying, " What shall 
we do to be saved." They sent down for me to come up and 
pray for them, for God's sake ; for said they, "we are lost and 
undone forever." Some of them experienced mercy and par- 
don ; they exhorted their friends to fly to the outstretched arms 
of sovereign mercy. So it continued till after midnight, when 
I was so much exhausted, that I had to leave them. I returned 
to the place where I had preached in the day-time, and tarried 
for the night. 21st — This morning the people assembled again 
at the house where we lodged. Among them was a man, who, 
in a passion, had rather behaved somewhat rudely at the last 
night's meeting ; he cried bitterly, and said that he had sinned 
heavily against God, in attributing the work of grace which he 
beheld last night, to the devil and power of darkness ;, begged 
humbly for pardon , and besought us to pray for him. We once 
more humbled ourselves with these dear people before a throne 
of grace, exhorted them to prove faithful, remain firm and 
steadfast, and so we parted from them. Travelled to-day across 
the Alleghany, and lodged at Mr. Krieghbaum's. |2d — This 
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congregation. They requested us very friendly to visit them 
again. Rode to Mr. Joseph Crisup's, where we were kindly 
entertained. 23d— To-day we crossed the North Branch of 
l he Potomac, came through Springfield, Virginia, stepped at a 
Louse where I found unexpectedly, a pious man, who had once 
been a school-fellow of mine ; he cheerfully gave refreshment 
to us and our horses. We continued our journey, and lodged 
lor the night with Mr. Sergeant. 24th— I parted from my {ra- 
velling companion, Br. IT. Crum ; lie pursued his way home* 
ward, through Winchester. I rode through Gerard's-town, 
and arrived at night at the house of my son-in-law, where I 
leund my companion on a visit to our daughter, who was ill of 
a fever. : . I also tarried here the 2oth and 26th. 

Sunday 27th — I attended preaching in Martinsburg, paid a 
a isit to the Rev. Mr. Young, a Lutheran minister, came to 
Chr. Silbers, conversed with the family and prayed with them, 
returned to Martins! urg, where I heard Br. George Roszel 
preach in the Court-house ; he is a great orator. 1 exhorted 
after him, and returned to the house of my son-in-law. 29th— 
We returned home. 

Sunday 4th— I preached in Frederick county ; we had a hap- 
py time, particularly in class-mee:mg. 

Sunday 1 1th— I preached at Hauser's. 12th — T rode to Vir- 
ginia, found my daughter somewhat better. 14th— I returned 
home. 17th — This day I preached at Gieseman's, in Frank- 
lin county. 

Sunday 18th — This forenoon I preached at Fetherhoff 5 s,from 
John 16 ; v. 8, 9. Here"! got information that Br. Funk had 
departed this life, and is to be buried to-morrow. 19th — This 
morning I set out before day, and arrived in time at the funeral. 
Stover spoke first, then Ferguson, then Greeting. This week I 
remained at home, and attended two other funerals. 

Sunday 25th — I preached at Hauser's, from Luke 2-; v. 29, 
30, 31. At night at Schaebly's, from Isaiah 9 ; v. 6. 2$tk*r- 
At Palmer's, from Luke 2; v. 10, 11 ; at night in Hagers- 
bwa. Staid for the ni^ht at Jacob King's. 

January 3, 1304— To-day Br. Enoch Geor ge, a Methodist 
preach 3r, spoke at H. Schnebly's ; T exhorted al ter him. This 
is a man after God's own heart. 5th — I preached in Emmitts- 
bura:. 6th — I ca n? to Mr. Krebs's, where I staid for the 
iiischt Ttli— I ro .1.3 in eo noaoy with sonii breth ren, to an En- 
glish Qaarl3rly mating at toe Sro:i3 Chapel; Br. Nicholas 
S:ie3th3n.preacli3d first." Ataight Br. Wooders tone preached, 
I exlvortel after him. The mietmi continued. 

Sunday Sth, and M ouliy 9th — Many were convicted, and 
^3 ri3 hapoily co averlel to Go 1 ; among the n three of the per- 
sons iii whois cooioanv I had com 3 to t!i3. m33 ting. At night 
I stai 1 at Cassel's. * 10th — To-day I role in co mpany with Mr. 
S:i33:h: i, to Little's-to vn; it wai very rough travelling, and 



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the weather severely cold, but thank God we reached Br. Bish- 
op's in safety. 11th — -This day we rode together to York, and 
came at night to Br. W. Bentz's. 12th- -This day Br. Sneeth- 
en preached in York J from John 4; v. 19 ; made ancther ap- 
pointment to preach to-morrow evening*. 13th— This day my 
prayer to God is, to grant a poor worm like myself grace and 
power to preach his gospel ; and in his infinite mercy give me 
the conversion of one poor sinner for my hire. I preached from 
Acts 16 ; v. 30, 31. Several persons were in distress, and oth- 
ers shouted for joy > 14th-— To-day we visited friend Worley. 
At night Br. Sneethen preached again with wonderful power. 

Sunday 15th — This forenoon Br. Sneethen preached from 
Psalm 33 ; v. 1 ; at night from 1st. Corinth. 1 ; v.. 23, 24. I 
exhorted after him. The meeting house was crowded full of 
people, many were convicted, and 1 trust some happily convert- 
ed to God. 16th— To-day I preached at Mr. BulPs, to a numer- 
ous congregation, from these words, "Those that are led by the 
spirit of God, are the children of God." 17th— To-day 1 rode 
in company with Br. Borath to Lewistown, preached at Mr. 
Grubb's, where we tarried for the night, 18th— To-day it was 
uncommon cold; I preached at Mr. Pugh's, from Luke 17 ; v. 
17, 18, 19 ; Ave had a blessed time, many were mourning and 
crying for mercy, others were jumping and shouting : may God 
grant them persevering grace, that they may shine as lights in 
a benighted land for Jesus' sake. 19th— I travelled all day long 
alone ; at dusk I came to Br. Abr. Myers', where I preached 
from 1 Corinth 1 j v. 23, 24. 2Cth— At candle light I preached 
at Br. David Sneider's. 21st— To-day I came to Breshor's. 

Sunday 22d — We had a blessed meeting here at night, 1 
preached at the Rocky Springs, to a small congregation. 23d — 
\V e had a deep snow, which fell during the night, and still con- 
tinues to fall ; so I tarried here for the day. 24th — I rode 23 
miles in very deep snow and arrived safe at home. 

Sunday 29th — I preached at Andrew Smith's. 

Sunday, February 5th — To-day I preached m Shank's 
Church. 7th — I left home for Baltimore, staid for the night 
with Jacob Hess. 8th— I staid at Br. Geeting's, it rained dur- 
ing the whole day. 9th — This morning the sky is clear and 
very cold ; Br. Geetingand myself set out together, we came to 
Middletown, where Br. Geeting preached from Acts 12; v. II; 
at night we came to Br. Kemp's. 10th — Br. Kemp aecom- 
painedus, we rode together in a carriage to Mr. Stoker's, who 
entertained us very friendly. 11th — This evening we arrived 
at father Otterbien's, in Baltimore ; several of the brethren 
were there awaiting us; I went home with Peter Hoffman. 

Sunday 12th— This forenoon Br. Geeting preached t rem 
Revelation 21 ; v. 6,7, with great power ; in the afternoon I 
preached from Acts 12 ; v. 11. At night we had a prayer 
meeting at Smith's, had a blessed time and staid there for the 



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night. 13th — To-day we visited several friends, also the Rev. 
Mr. Dashield's.of the Episcopal church; at night we had meet- 
ing at Benders, a great many people were assembled. 14ih — 
This day we ag«in visited the members of t!ie society in the ci- 
ty ; also the Methodist Bishop Whatcoat, who happened to be 
here. At night Br. Kemp preached in the church, I gave an 
exhortation, and lodged with Mrs. Zollikoffer. loth-~This 
afternoon I met a class, all sisters, at Mr. King's. At night 
another class met at Otterbein's, all brethren. 16th — This af- 
ternoon I met another class, all sisters ; at night I preached from 
Romans 14 ; v. 17, 18, but had not as much liberty to speak as 
I could h ave wished. 17th — This evening we had a meet in 
at Michael Grubb's. ISth — I preached again at Heflich's. 

Sunday 19th— This morning 1 attended a class meeting of the 
English brethren in the Methodist meeting house : glory be to 
God, my poor soul received a blessing. In the forenoon an En- 
glish Brother named Fcrrey, preached in Otterbein's church, 
with uncommon "grace and power, from Psalm 26. The house 
was full to overflowing. The word spoken made great im- 
pression on the audience, many warm tears could be seen through- 
out the con g re era t ion, flowing from many eyes ; at night 1 heard 
Br. Joshua Wells, in the Light street meeting house : bless lhe 
Lord, this was a day of grace unto my soul. 20th — To-day we 
left Baltimore, the road was very bad to travel. We reached 
Ackerman's, where we tarried for the night. 21st— This day . 
we reached Frederick-town ; I- staid at Byerly's. 2*Jd — This 
evening we had a meeting in Middle-town, at Appleman's. 
lodged *at Sowing's. 23d— To-day 1 returned home ; the wea- 
ther is this week extremely cold. 

Sunday 24th — This forenoon I preached at Middlekauff's, 
from Malachi 4 : v. 5, 6 ; at night in Hagers-town, from 1st. 
Corinth. 1 ; v. 23, 24 ; lodged at Marteny's. 27th — I return- 
ed home. 29th-— To-day I left home for Pennsylvania, preach- 
ed at Gusman r s. 

March 1st — I returned home. I do not recollect ever to have 
experienced such cold weather. 

Sunday 4th — To-day 1 had an appointment at A. H's., but 
the weather was so extremely cold, that only two persons attend- 
ed ; 1 gave them an exhortation, prayed with them and staid for 
the night. 

Sunday 11th — This morning I did net feel altogether well 3 
rode to Hagers-town and preached from 2 Corinth. 5; v. 11. 
18th — I preached a funeral sermon from Job 7 ; v. 9. 17th — I 
left home to go around on the Frederick circuit, staid lor the 
night at Br. Baker's. 

Sunday ISth — I preached at F. 'Hoffman's from 1 Cor. 1 ; v. 
23, 24 ; at night at the widow Cronise's, from Matthew 11 ; v. 
28, 29, 30. 19th — I came to Mr. Stouffer's, where I tarried for 
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T. 23, 21. .with great liberty.. 21st- — I spoke at the Sulphur 
Springs, and lodged with Isaac Senseny. 22d — I rode to Lit- 
tie's-town, preached at Bishop's, from Matthew 11 ; v. 28, 29, 
39. 23d — I had a meeting at Krebs's ; here the word made 
some impression, some were convicted and cried for mercy, oth- 
ers praised God for what he had done for their souls : may God 
grant us all grace to persevere and prove faithful unto the end, 
24th — I returned horirel 

Sunday 25th — To-day my youngest son, Jacob, was married 
to Miss Anna Funk : may the Lord bless them. 26th — This 
day I preached at Yost Kerbaugh's. 27th — I held a meeting at 
Weller's, near Mechanics-town, preached from Matthew 11; 
v. 30 | rode to John Cronise ? s, and staid for the night. 28th — 
We had a good meeting at BoveyV; in class-meeting we were 
particularly blessed. 29th — I came to Frederick-town, staid 
for the night at Byerly's. 33th — This forenoon I heard the 
Rev. Mr. W agner ; in the afternoon I had an appointment at 
P. Pi's., in Middle-town ;: lo ail appearance it was not in vain. 
31st — I returned home, and in about three hours set out again 
to a Quarterly meeting at Jacob Thomas's. 1 spoke first, other 
brethren followed me ; the Lord visited us in mercy. The meet- 
ing continued till 1 1 o'clock at night. 

Sunday, April 1st — This morning Br. Geeting preached with 
great power, I exhorted after him. We administered the Sa- 
crament, and I returned home this evening. 2d— 1 preached 
in Haters- town, from Mat th. 27; v. 50, 51, 52. 

Sunday Sth — I preached at Stadtler's. Bless the Lord, one 
soul was converted. 

Sunday 15th — I had meeting at FunkY 

Sunday 22d — This forenoon I preached at J. Ruber's, from 
John 16 ; v. 7, 8. 24th — This day I performed the ceremony 
of marriage, David Hershey to Miss C'hristianna Rohrer. 26th 
— I left home for Pennsylvania, reached H. Henshick's, where 
I tarried for the night. 27th — I travelled alone, all day. My 
mind was continually engaged, and I felt well in soul and body. 
I reached David Sneider's; here my poor soul was filled with 
the love of God to overflowing; in family prayer I could net 
avoid shouting for joy : bless the Lord for his goodness and mer- 
cy. 28th — This evening I preached at John Neidig's, frem 
Acts 19 ; v. 30, 31. 

Sunday 29th — I preached here again, from Matthew 11; v. 
30. At night I spoke in Middle-town, from Luke 17 ; v. 17 ; 
lodged at Eberly's. 30th — I had to transact some worldly mat- 
ters ; lodged at J. Meyer's. 

May 1st — I came to York; staid for the night with Mr. 
Laershe. 2d— I rested at W. Benfcz's. 3d — 1 rode in compa- 
ny with Br. Veasy, a Methodist presiding elder, to the Balti- 
more Conference; reached Mr. Foster's, in Baltimore county, 
where we tarried for the night 4th — We came to the city ; at 

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Right we had a class meeting at father Otterbein's, where I Isxfg;- 
ed. 5th — I attended at the Methodist General Conference, 108 
members are present : may God bless his servants, and grant 
them wisdom from above to di&charge their important duties 
faithfully, to the glory of God. 

Sunday 6th — This forenoon father Otterbein preached, I ex- 
horted after him ; in the afternoon I heard the liev. Mr. Dash- 
folds, in OtterL ein's church. At night I heard J . Lyel, a young 
Methodist Brother, preach in Light street meetinghouse; he 
is a man of small stature, but great in mind and oratorial tal- 
ent. I lodged this night at Peter Hoffman's. 7th — I was again 
in the Conference; at night Br.. Roberts preached in Otterbein' s 
church. I went home w4th Leonard Puter. 8th — This lore- 
noon I also attended the Conference ; in the afternoon I met a 
sister's class. At fright I heard Br, Freeborn Garretson ; staid 
for the night with Mr. Kail. 9th — This forenoon I wat again 
in the Conference; mat another class of sisters in the afternoon. 
At night Ezekiel Cooper preached at Otterbein's church. 1 
lodged in company with Henry Smith, at the widow Sidler's, 
10th — Was a very wet and rainy day. Otter hem, Roberts. 
Wells and myself dined together at Philip Greybill's; ait#r 
dinner we praised the Lord together on our knees, for his mani- 
fold mercies. I took an affectionate farewell of my brethren, 
and rode to Reister's-towu, where I lodged with Mr. Fisher, 
11th— i rode all day long, with no other company than Jesus, 
my lovely Master. At night I reached Yost Harbaugh's, and 
tarried for the night. 12th — To-day I came to a Quarterly 
meeting in Franklin county ; here I found Geeting, Hershey , 
and Snider. I spoke first, from Luke 11 ; v. 13; went home 
with Jaki, where we had a blessed evening meeting. 

Sunday 13th — A vast multitude of people had this day assem- 
bled; Br. Geeting preached first in the German, I addressed the 
congregation in the English language. On the whole it was a 
good meeting. 14th — i arrived safe at home. 19th — A Sacra- 
mental meeting commenced at the Antietam ; Otterbein preach- 
ed first, with wonderful power, from Isaiah 51 ; v. 7, 8; I fol- 
lowed him in an exhortation. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon Otterbein preached again with 
great energy, from Psalm 72. Many drew to the Lord's table 
with streaming eyes ; my poor soul, alas ! was fed on heavenly 
manna, and drank plentifully from the wells of salvation. 1 
returned home and found my sister from Lancaster there, and 
my brother-in-law with his companion, who had come to pay us 
a visit. 21st — I preached in Hagers-town. 22d — I made pre- 
parations for a journey to Virginia. 23d — I accompanied my 
daughter home. 24th— I reached Christian Cruni's. 25th — I 
came through Winchester, and staid for the night at Mr. Sen- 
seny's, near Middle-town. 26th — A Quarterly meeting com- 
menced at J. Funkhouser's ; we had a very blessed time, 



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Sunday 27th — This forenoon Otterbein preached again from 
Matth. 3 ; v. 12, to a great congregation, I followed him ; Br. 
^trickier spoke in the afternoon. I rode yet to Woodstock and 
lodged wi ; th Br. Zehring, 28th— I rode in company with Br. 
Neus wander, and Huber, to Mr. Rhineharfs, When we had 
taken some refreshments, we parted ; 1 rode through New Mar- 
ket, and came to a Mr. Huff's ; he would not suffer me to go 
further, and insisted on my tarrying for the night. This man 
and his companion are truly a pious pair : may the Lord bless 
them. 23th — -1 travelled again alone, felt a desire in my heart 
for a deeper work of grace in my soul ; came through Keisel- 
town and lodged with Mr. Kreiner. 30th — 1 came to Staun- 
ton, where I had to transact some business for one of my neigh- 
bors.; rode in the afternoon about 29 miles to Br. Strickler's. 
Blst-^I came to Harrisonburg, overtook two Methodist preach- 
ers on the road, with whom I travelled to town. We stopped 
with Mr. Sala, a book binder, and took some refreshments. I 
then pursued my journey, came to J. Peters's, three miles from 
New Market, 

June 1st— I preached here from Matthew 11 ; v. 28, 29 : glo- 
ry be to God, we had a powerful time ; many desired to be pray- 
ed for, and nearly the whole congregation broke out in lamen- 
tation. The meeting 'Continued till night 2d — I rode to Mes- 
sinotte, and lodged at Mr. Forrer's. 

Sunday 3d— This feronoon I preached In an old chapel, to an 
attentive congregation, from 2d. Peter, 1; v. 19, both in the 
German and English language. The audience consisted of 
w hite and colored persons ; ail appeared well satisfied. One 
circumstance I have here to mention. Having preached in the 
German and m the English language, my strength was totally 
exhausted ; I therefore gave liberty to any individual who felt 
so disposed, to close the meeting with prayer. For a consider- 
able time all were silent ; ultimately a lady commenced pray- 
ing in a powerful strain, praising God for the doctrine delivered,, 
mid beseeching Him to continue with his servants, so that ma- 
ny souls by his instrumentality might be brought from dark- 
ness to light, and be happily converted to Go(L 4th — I reached 
Woodstock and preached in the English meeting house, had 
very little grace and liberty to speak. A minister present, who 
sat just before me, suddenly fell to the floor, but I am unable to 
tell what was the cause of his falling. I lodged with Br* Zeh- 
ring. 5th — 1 felt very unwell, rode through Stover's -town and 
preached at Senseny's, near Middle- town, both in German and 
English. From thence I rode to Abr. Neuswander's. 6th — 5 
•came to Winchester, stopped and visited several families ; among 
them Br. Reed, a Methodist preacher ; his companion is sick, 
and has been confined to her bed for seven months, but has the 
love of God in her soul, and is ready and willing to depart at any 
lime her Lord choses to send his messenger to bid her come. 



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At night I preached at Dr. Senseny's, from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19> 
went home with Mr. Lauck. 7th — This morning I rode eight 
miles in company with Br. Hitt, came to Br. Henry Cram's* 
where a congregation was assembled awaiting my arrival. Br. 
Kenry Smith was also present ; we both addressed the people, 
fcj&d had a profitable meeting. 8th — I came to my son\-in-law. 
8th — I returned home ; my youngest son, Jacob, complained 
very much of a sore leg, and oneof my brother's children w as 
drowned in a tan-vat. 

Sunday ICth — I had an appointment in Hagers-town, found 
Br. Forester here and requested him to take my plat e, to whic h 
he consented, and I exhorted after him. in the evening I return - 
t d home. 11th — To-day my son Jacob complained stifl more of 
l is leg; I cut it open and the pain in some measure abated. 
This week I remained at home, and visited the sick in the neigh- 
borhood. 

Sunday 17th — This morning I did not feel well, had an ap- 
pointment at Wolgamott's, where I preached with great dirri- 
ciilty. On my road home I grew very sick, witli difficulty I 
reached the house. The indisposition proved a fever, which laid 
me up till June 28th. 

July 4th — This day, bless the Lord, I am again able to move 
about, although very feeble ; my family is engaged in harvest- 
ing, but I am too weak to assist them. 

Sunday 15th — I attended a meeting at Stadtler's, tried to 
speak a little and returned home. We have a very sickly time, 
i he fever prevails to an alarming degree. I spent this week 
chiefly in visiting the sick. 

Sunday 22d — [preached at Hauser's. 2od — I attended a fu- 
neral at Spessard's. 26th — I was at Middle-town : the Lord was 
present, particularly in class meeting. 27ih — I preached at 
Fishkeg Creek, from Luke 19 : v. 10 ; rede to the widow Cro- 
5-dse's, "and tarried for the night. 28th — I came to Frederick- 
town, and attended an English Quarterly meeting; Br. Ritt 
r reached the first discourse ; at night Br. Johns and Higgins. I 
lodged with Mr. Lambrecht. 

Sunday 29th — Bless the Lord, this morning I am well in soul 
and body, am thankful to God for all his loving kindness to me. 
My. prayer is for a clean heart and sanctifying power. This 
day we had a blessed time, many were convicted and some hap- 
j iiy converted to God. 30th — I returned home. 31st — I visit- 
ed six persons that were ill, and prayed with each of them. 

August 1st — Was appointed a day of thanksgiving and pray- 
er ; I preached at Schnebly's, from John 17 ; v. 3. 2d — This 
iorenoon I visited 12 sick persons ; in the afternoon I set out for 
Pennsylvania, Br. Hershey was to accompany me, hut when [ 
( ame to his house i found him laid up with the prevailing fever ; 
rode to Br. Jaki's, about 20 miles, expecting to persuade him 
to be my companion, but his daughter was very ill, which pre- 



Rented his complying with my rsquest 3d — This morning I 
set out alone, committing my all into the hands of my heavenly 
Father ; came to Br, Fetherhotf 's, found them greatly rejoice 1 
on account of my unexpected arrival. Well done,'' said Sis- 
ter FetherhofF, "we heard you were dead and buried, but it 
, seems the Lord has more work for you to do and, added she, 
with tears, "here is my daughter who was convicted under your 
preaching, still in distress of soul, and cannot obtain peace and 
pardon of sin, constantly mourning, c O I if I could see father 
Newcomer once more. 5 " I conversed with the girl for some 
time; we then prayed together. She appeared somewhat en- 
couraged: Lord grant her to find the pearl of great price. M 
rode yet to Br. I)jt, Sneiders, and staid for the night. 4th — t 
preached at A, Heik's, from Acts 16 ; v. 31, 32 ; baptised four 
persons* 

Sunday 5th— More people assembled this day than the house 
could hold, so we made some arrangements to hold the meeting 
in the orchard; I spoke first, from Luke 19 ; v. 10, an English 
Brother, James S m id t, followed me, and we had an excellent 
time. 6th-^I came to the Rocky Springs^ but the appointment 
had been neglected, 7th— ^1 preached at Sumbrod's. 8th — At 
Sloderbeck's, near Green-castle. Towards evening I reached 
iiome. 9th.-^I visited several sick persons in the neighborhood,, 
10th — I left home to attend a Gamp-meeting in Bet-kciy county , 
•Virginia, lodged at my sen 5 s-in-law. 11th — This morning* I 
had to ride 18 miles to the camp-ground, the place was a hand- 
some grove. I could hear the people singing seme distance ; my 
heart felt a joyful sensation before I reached the spot. All at 
once a prospect opened before my eyes, the like I never beheld 
before ; here I found a large open place in a close and thick for- 
est of trees. In a circle around the space a number of tents 
were pitched, enclosing the area where the preachers stand or 
pulpit was erected, and seats for the congregation prepared. In 
and around the tents, and all around Khe camp-ground*. I saw 
men, women and children, in swarms, busily engaged in prepa- 
ring for#he occasion. @3 how was my heart filled with grati- 
tude to the most high, that I live in a $and of Ifbei^y, \v here ev- 
ery individual is permitted to worship <*od and serve, under his 
own vine and fig tree, according to the dictates of his own con- 
-science, and none dare to disturb him. Full of wonder and as- 
tonishment, I entered the preachers tent with a joyful heart, 
where the brethren gave me a cordial welcome. Here I saw 
before me a large extensive circle, encompassed by the tents ; 
in this circle seats of boards were placed, under the shade of the 
£rees, to accommodate a very large assembly, and where many 
hundreds could take their seats during the time of public wor- 
ship. Presently a horn or trumpet was sounded, when the peo- 
ple from all sides came into the circle, and silently took their 
* eats as in a meeting house or church ; Br. Daniel Hiidt deliv- 



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ered the first sermon, from Phillippians 1 : v. IS ; McDonald 
;j;ave an exhortation, and H. Smidt closed with a powerful pray- 
er. At night we bad preaching again ; it was a beautiful sight 
' :o beliol.1 the whole circle and especially the preachers stand illu- 
minated with lamps, and all around before the tents and on the 
11*833, lights stuck up as if in contrast with the starry firmament ( 
above us. I went home with Br. Crum and rested remarkably 
wei: 

Sunday 12th — This day the concourse of people on tlie camp- 
ground was astonishing \ the number was estimated to be about 
4000. Br. Hildi -preached first, others followed. The Sacra- 
•ment of the Lord's Supper was administered ; about 300 per- 
sons came to the table of the Lord. At 3 o'clock and at early 
i andle-light, we had preaching again; it was a glorious time 
i i deed, many w ere in distress before the stand, on account of 
the situation and lost condition of their souls • lamenting, wail- 
mg, and mourning their sins, others were praying* witn these 
mourners, and some few were praising God and shouting for 
joy. This night I remained on the ground. 13th — This morn- 
ing by the break of day I heard the people in every tent 'sitti- 
ng and praying, and offer up to God family worship. In a 
short time the horn Was sounded from the preachers' stand,when 
the people assembled for a general prayer-meeting. At 10 o'- 
clock in the forenoon, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and at can- 
dle-light, we had preaching again : glory to God, many sinners 
were convicted and converted to Jesus. This camp-meeting 
continued in this manner from day to day, during the whole 
week ; daily more people assembled, and it was really a harvest 
1 ime. I could not of course remain idle when so much work 
was to be done, and the grain ready for the sickle. I was often 
: requested to exhort, to sing and to pray, and who should not, 
on such an occasion, joyfully lend a helping hand. Besides the 
brethren already mentioned, Roszel, Jefferson, Welsh. Swift, 
Tannel, and some others were present. 

Sunday 19th — This morning before day my poor soul was 
blessed with such full measure of grace, that? I trust I will nev- 
er forget, but pray that I may remember it even before the 
Throne of glory, when I hope to land my soul in the haven of 
eternal bliss, and shout salvation to God and tlie lamb forever. 
This day were about 6000 people assembled on the camp-ground; 
Br. Rildt preached the first sermon this forenoon, Roszel wag 
to follow him, but was taken ill. so Jefferson took his place. 
Towards evening the people were dismissed, many went to their 
respective homes, but many also remained on the ground until 
n ext day. At night we had once more preaching, and not a few 
jbund peace in the blood of Jesus ; eternity only will reveal the 
number of souls saved at this Camp- meeting : unto God and 
the Lamb be all the glory, forever — Amen. I went home with 
Mr. Davenport, where ! tarried for the might. 20th — This 



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morning I set out to ride home ; on the road I received intelK* 
irenee that my wife was ill, and that four of my neighbors, B. 
Emmert, P. Thomas, M. Cryder, and Fr. K node, had died. 
2 1st— I arrived at home, found my companion sick with the 
prevailing bilious fever ; she appeared somewhat Jigftt headed, 
but spoke continually of Jesus and his mere}''. 22d — I rode to 
Hagers-town for a physician ; the prevailing' disease has spread 
through a great section of country, and the physicians are so bu- 
sily engaged that it is sometimes difficult to procure one to at- 
tend. When I returned home I found messengers from differ- 
ent parts, who were sent to request my attendance on the sick. 
I do cheerfully visit as many as I can, but the number is so nu- 
merous that it is impossible to attend on all. 23d — This day 
my companion was rather worse, I therefore remained at home, 
to administer medicine and wait on her. 24th— I attended the 
funeral of Br. Reis. 

Sunday 26th — I preached at Shank's church. 27th— To-day 
I preached a funeral sermon at Busing's. 28 th — My compan- 
ion is somewhat better. 

September 1st — I rode to Hagers-town for medicine. 

Sunday 2d, Monday 3d, and Tuesday 4th— I visited the 
sick ; my wife was mending. Rode to Pennsylvania, preached 
at H. ETs., from Eph: 5; v. 14. 5th — I preached in 'the fore- 
noon at FetherhofFs ; at night at Gusmah's. 6th — We had 
meeting at Sioderbeck's, near Green-castle ; lodged for the night 
at J. Z' J s. 7th — This forenoon I preached in Beutsher's church, 
at night in Hagers-town. 8th — This morning I received in- 
telligence that Brother Dr. Senseny, of Winchester, had de- 
parted this life. Only three weeks have passed away since we 
were together the last time, and now he is no more. O Lord ! 
help me to be prepared to die. 

Sunday 9th— This morning T had 14 miles to ride to my ap- 
pointment, preached at Shauman's, from Luke 19; v. 10, and 
returned home. This whole week I visited the sick, from, day 
to day ; we never before had so sickly a time in this part of the 
country : a loud call of God, "Set thine house in order, for thou 
shalt die." 

Sunday 16th — This forenoon I preached at Ely's, in the after- 
noon in Hagers-town. This week also I was generally engag- 
ed in visiting the sick and preaching funerals, but it is totally 
impossible to attend to the numerous calls that are constantly 
made; I do strain all my powers of body and mind. 

Sunday 23d — I did not feel well myself ; had also no appoint- 
ment. 24th — I preached a funeral sermon, from Job 7 ; v. 9, 
10. 25th — I preached a funeral sermon again, from Psalm 39; 
v.5, G. In the afternoon I preached from the same text, at 
Mri Springer's funeral. 28th — I preached at the funeral of J. 
Meyer, in Hagers-town. On my return home I found a mes* 
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Foltz. 29th— I preached on the occasion, from Revelation 3 ; 
v. 19, 20. 

Sunday 30th — We had a Quarterly meeting' in Ilagers-town, 
I preached from Matth. 14; v. 36 ; rode to J. Schnebly's,where 
1 lodged for the night. 

October 1st — This forenoon we had a meeting near Green- 
castle, came to the Rocky Springs and preached from Luke 19; 
v. 10, to an attentive congregation. 2d — I came to Skippens- 
burg, and attended the funeral of a Brother who had left this 
world with joy. Here I also met with Bi\ Braksel and his fa- 
mily on their way to Westmoreland. He gave me the pleasing 
intelligence of a great revival west of the mountains. How 
wonderful are the ways of our God ? he first draws the people 
with cords of love, but if they refuse to obey, he takes the rod 
of correction into his hand, for no other purpose than to save 
them if possible. At night I reached Br. David Sneiders, 
where our Annual Conference is appointed. I find the prevail- 
ing fever rages here as extensively as with us in Maryland. 
3 I — This day the Conference was to commence, only 5 brethren 
were present, namely, Boehni, Shafer, Meyer, Bortsfield and 
myself We opened the session with prayer, perused and ex- 
amined the letters that were sent to the Confeience. Finding 
that no more brethren would arrive, we adjourned the meeting, 
after resolving that the next Annual Conference is to he held 
at Br. Jacob Bowius's, near Middle-town, Maryland, on the 
Wednesday before Whit- Sunday, 1805. 1 rode to Br. Ahr. 
Meyer's, where we had a blessed meeting. 6th, and 

Sunday 7th — We had a Sacramental meeting at Da. Snei- 
der J s ; I preached from Revelation 3 ; v. 19, 20. Not so ma- 
ny people were assembled as usual, yet the Lord was in the 
midst of us, and the meeting proved a 'blessing to many. 8th — 
I setoff early, rode in company with Br. Jaki, to his house, 
where I left him to pursue my way. The next news I had of 
him, was that he had died. I had 52 miles to ride, late at night 
] reached home and found my family tolerably well. This 
whole week I visited the sick and attended funerals. 

Sunday 14th — I attended a funeral in Hagers-town, and spent 
again the greater part of this week in visiting the sick. 20th 
—I attended a Quarterly meeting at Everhardfs, preached from 
Psalm 37 ; v. 37, 38, 39. At night I preached at Jacob Bow- 
Ius : s. 

Sunday 21st — Many people were collected this day ; Br. 
Geeting preached first, with ^reat power and effect, from Gal- 
latians 3; v. 22, 23, 24 ; Br. Foster followed him. >2d— I re- 
turned home. 

Sunday 28th — I preached at Long 5 s> from Luke 19 ; v. 3. It 
5till continues very sickly; J am engaged night and day visiting 
■the sick. 

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Relation S ; v. 19, 20. 5th— I returned heme, where I found 
Br. Henry Smith. 6th — I rode to Virginia, on a visit to my 
daughter. 10 Ih — I attended. a funeral. 

Sunday 11th — I spoke at Mauser's. 14th— -1 preached at 
Hagmjre'.s; from Ephesians 2 v. 17, 18, 19. 

Sunday 18th — I preached in Hagers-town, .from Luke 11 ; y. 



Sunday 25th— I spoke at the fun era! of Daniel Shank. 
December 1st — I set out on the circuit, lodged' at Mr. Jacob 
Flips. 

Sunday 2d — -This forenoon I preached at Hoffman's ; at night 
at P. Kemps, from Luke 19 ; v. 10. 3d — f visited several fam- 
ilies and lodged at Stouffer's, 4th — I preached in Liberty, in 
the German and English languages; staid for the night at 
Sauna's. 5t!i — I preached at the Sulphur Snrinsrs, from Eph. 
2; v. 17, 18, 19 ; went heme with Sister Zollikoifer. 6th— I 
rode to Little's-town. 7th— i preached at Br. Bishop's. 8th 
—At Emmittshurg, from Revelation 3 ; v. 19, 20. 

■ Sunday 9th — I preached at Shryock's, to a small congrega- 
tion ; the Lord was with us especially in class-meeting. 10th — 
I preached at Yost Herbaugh's, from Luke 16 ; v.. 1 to 8 ; lodg- 
ed at dir. Regis's. 11th— I. preached at H. Hanshe's, to a 
small congregation, ,12th — At 'Gasman's, from Luke 16 ; v. 1 
to 4. ' The people here are deaf and lifeless. 13th — I preached 
at the Rockv Springs, from Revelation 3 ; v. 19 ; lodged at Chr. 
Cryder's. This man has a family of 16 children at home : may 
J he Lord convert every one of. them.- 14th— I preached here, 
from Eph. 2 ; v. 16. 15th — I spoke at Leymeister's, from Re- 
velation 3; v. 19 ; at night at Fried's, from Luke 19 ; v. 6. 

Sunday 16th— This forenoon I preached at Sloderbeck's ; at 
night we had a blessed meeting in Hagers-towii, where I lodged 
with Marteny. 17th— [ returned home. 18th— This morning 
a messenger arrived, bringing the intelligence that my old friend 
Jacob Hofiert, had departed this life. About thirty years ago, 
he, brother Henry and myself, moved together from Pennsyl- 
vania to Maryland; they are both gone, I still remain on pray- 
ing ground. O Lord Jesus ! prepare!' thy servant, for another 
and a better world. " 19m— I attended the funeral. 21st— I 
left home for Virginia; lodged at Abr. Mauser's. 22d— The 
weather is very cold. On arriving at the Potomac river, I found 
it closed with ice; I paid 25 cents to a young man at Berlin, to 
lead my horse across the river on the ice, J followed at a short 
distance. After considerable trouble, I found the place of my 
appointment, and preached at 3. A's., from Luke 19; v. 10. 

Sunday 23d — This forenoon I preached in Loudoun county, 
to an attentive audience, from Revelation 3 ; v. 19 ; at night ! 
had meeting at Philip Eberhardt's ; the people desired and re- 
quested to be visited again. 24th --To-day my horse broke 
through the ice as I led him across the Potomac river ; but by 




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the help of God T got safely across. 25th— Christmas t)ay, t 
spoke at Schnebly's. 26th--At the widow Reis, from Luke 2 ; 
v. 16. 29th, and 

Sunday 30th— -I attended a Sacramental meeting at Jacob 
Thomas's ; we had a blessed time. 

January 1st, This morning I feel my heart drawn out 

in gratitude to God, that he has graciously spared me to see the 
commencement of another year. Whether 1 shall live to see it 
ended, is known to Him alone. My God! I pray, for Christ's 
sake, let me die the death of the righteous, whenever, according 
to thy holy will, my course on earth is finished. I preached to- 
day at H. Brod's, from John 1 ; v. 11, 12, 13. The greater 
part of this week I spent at my son's-in-iaw, in Virginia ; they 
accompanied me home. 

Sunday 6th — J had meeting at Hauser's, went, back with my 
daughter and son-in-law, to Virginia j where I had some business 
to transact during the week. 

Sunday 13th — I preached at Harper's-Ferry ; rode 16 miles 
and lodged at Jacob Hess's, sen. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon I preached at Schnebly's, from 
John 1; v 4 . 12; lodged at Br. Geeting's. 24th — I rode to 
Frederick-town, staid for the night at P. Kemp's. 25th — This 
morning I learned by a letter that a Camp-meeting is to be held 
on the iOth day of October next, at Bethel,? miles from Lex- 
ington, in Kentucky. May the Holy Spirit of God attend, in 
bis converting and sanctifying power: Amen. 26th, and 

Sunday 27th— We had a Quarterly meeting at John.Cronise's. 
A great multitude were assembled; five preachers were pre- 
sent. I preached from Eph. 2; v. 17, 18, 19. It was truly a 
soul-stirring and reviving time, bless the Lord. 1 rode 10 miles 
to Frederick-town, where Br. Geeting preached in the Metho- 
dist meeting house, to a numerous assembly. TTe lodged at 
Byerly's. 28th— I visited several families, and tarried for the 
night with Jacob Bowlus. 29th — I returned home. 

February 1st — This day I am 56 years of age : O Lord ! 
grant me grace to spend the few remaining days of my pilgrim- 
age here on earth ; to thy name is glory. 

Sunday 3d — I preached at Hauser's. 7th— At Slump's, from 
Ephesians 2 ; v. 19. 9th-— We had a blessed meeting at 
Funk's. 

Sunday 10th— This evening I preached in Hagers-town; lodg- 
ed at Marteny's. 12th— 1 left home for Pennsylvania ; staid 
for the night at Schnebly's. 13th— -I came to Chambersburg, 
and lodged at Sister Lehman's. 14th — This evening I reached 
J). Sneider's. loth— I visited several families, tarried with 
Mr. Lein, an old acquaintance. 16th — To-day I came to A br. 
Meyer's. 

Sunday 17th— This forenoon I preached at David Sneider's, 
from Eph. 3 ; v. 17, 18 ; in the afternoon at Bender's, from Ro- 



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mans 8 ; v. 14. 18th — At Abr. Meyers, from John 1 ; v. 11, 
I 12. 19th— I came to Carlisle, where I met Br. Jacob Gruber; 

rode to Jacob Shupp's, and tarried for the night. 20th— This 

forenoon 1 preaehed at Mr. Weber's. 2lst — I spoke at Mr. 
j Hauk's,from Luke 19 ; v. 2 to 5 ; the word made considerable 
| impression on the hearts of the hearers. Rode to David Snei- 
! der's, and staid for the night. 22d— This morning I feel the 
| love of God in my soul, which makes my poor heart rejoice. 

Rode about 10 miles to Lewis Miller's, who laid sick. He was 
I very thankful for the visit; 1 prayed with him, and then rode 
j to John Meyer's, where I preached from Revelation 32 ; v. 17, 
I with great liberty ; several persons came in distress, and cried 

for mercy. The meeting* continued "till after midnight, and glo~ 

ry be to God, some found peace and pardon in the blood of the 
ij Lamb. 23d— I came to P. Breshor's, where we staid for the 

night. 

Sunday 24th— We had a blessed meeting at the Rocky 
j Springs. 25th— I returned home. 27th— Er. Snider preach- 
: eel at my house. 28th— At Hershey's. At night we had meet- 
ing in Hagers-town ; I lodged at Jacob King's. 

March 1st — I went to see old Abr. Hauser. 2d— I came to 
my daughter's, in Virginia. 3:1 — 1 preached in Buckle's-town, 
went home with Mr. Batter,- and staid for the night. 5th — I re- 
turned home. 

Sunday 10th— Preached at P. Stadtler's. 11th — We had 
meeting at home, eight preachers were present. 15th — I rode 
to P. Kemp's. 16th — This forenoon I rode 28 miles to an En- 
glish Quarterly meeting at Pipe Creek ; Br. Hitt preached first 
At night Br. lliggins and myself preached. I lodged at Br, 
Cassel's. 

Sunday 17th— This morning we had a blessed time in Love- 
feast; so many people were assembled, that the meeting house 
could not hold the one half. Br. 'Hitt preached to those that 
were in the house, and another Br. spoke to the rest in the ad- 
joining grove. We, had a glorious time : bless the Lord for all 
his goodness and mercy, my poor soul tasted of the heavenly 
manna. I lodged at Warfiekfs. 18th — This morning the 
Lord is still precious to my soul : O ! that this state of mind 
may continue, and the Love of God abide forever. Rode to 
Liberty, where I visited a sick man and prayed with him ; from 
thence to Middle town, where I preached from Isaiah 38 ; v. 
17, 18, to a numerous congregation. 19th — I returned home. 
20th— We had a meeting in Shank's church. 22d — I set out 
on the circuit, came to Jacob Bowlus's, where I tarried, 23d— 
I came to Frederick-town, to an English Quarterly meeting ; 
at night I preached with a feeling of compassion and pity, for 
poor unconverted sinners. 

Sunday 24th — This morning my heart is drawn out in a pray- 
er for a deeper work of grace in my soul. The Brethren ami 



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Sisters spoke with great love and freedom in Love- feast. Ilitft 
and Browning spoke in the forenoon ; at nighty Thomas SMdt,, 
Pitts and myself. I lodged at Mr. Meiksel's. 25th— I attend- 
ed the funeral of Sister Devilbiss. 28th— -I preached at P. 
Shuck's, near the Monocacy, to a little flock. 27th — I preach- 
ed in Liberty, from Ephesians 2; v. 17, 18, 19, in the German 
and English languages : glory to God ibr the liberty to declare 
his counsel. The word spoken made great impression on tlie 
congregation. 28th— I preached at the 'Sulphur Springs, from 
Psalm 126 ; lodged at Sister ZcllikoiTer's. 29th— Preached at 
Bishop's, in Liberty, from Luke 13 ; v. 23. 80 th — In "Emmits- 
burg, from Psalm 126 ; v. 5, 6. 

Sunday 31st— I preached*at Mr. Young's, from Luke 13 ; v. 
24 ; in the afternoon at Herbaugh's, from Psalm 126 ; v. 6. 

April 1st— To-day 1 had no appointment, visited several fam- 
ilies, came to Henshew's, and tarried for the night. I perceive 
discord in this family : may the Lord grant them true religion. 
2d — 1 preached here, from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 5 to 8. But a few 
persons had collected, and it seemed as if a power of darkness 
were roundabout, which is not the least surprising, when those 
who dwell in the same house, live in strife. 3d — I preached 
at Fetherhoff 's, from Psalm 126 ; v. 5, 6. 4th — This foienoon 
I preached at the Reeky Springs ; at night at George Cryder's, 
from Hebrews 12 ; v. 18. 5th — I preached to a goodly number 
from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 5 to 8. 6th — I preached at Lcymeister's, 
to a small congregation, but had a good class-meeting. 

Sunday 7th — This forenoon I preached in Green-castle 5 here 
I made an appointment for Lorenzo Dow, who is to preach here 
on the 15th of this month, at 2 o'clock. At night I spoke in 
Hagers-town, lodged at Marteny's. 8th — This morning I did 
not feel as well as usual ; towards evening I returned home. 

Sunday 14th — This forenoon 1 preached at P. Stadtler's ; in 
the afternoon I married my nephew to Miss Elizabeth Funk : 
may the Lord in mercy bless them. 15th— This morning I 
arose very early, rode to Williams-port, where I heard Lorenzo 
Bow preach ; rode to Green-castle with him ; here he address- 
ed a large congregation, from the words, "Many are called and 
few are chosen." From this we rode to Chambersburg, where 
he preached in the Court-house, from Genesis 24; v. 49. We 
lodged together, with John Lord. 16th — We set out early, ar- 
rived in Shippensburg ; here he preached from Songs of Solo- 
mon 6 ; v. 9 ; rode 22 miles to Carlisle ; here he preached at 2 
o'clock in the Market-house, at night in the Methodist meeting 
house. 17th — This day we parted, he took his course to W y- 
imiing, I to Harrisburg ; came to John Neidig's, where I tarri- 
ed. 18th — I reached Lancaster county, and tarried with A. 
Kauffmao. 19th — I visited several families ; the appointments 
I had sent were neglected ; lodged for the night in Lancaster, 
at my sister NaefPs. 29th— -I paid a visit to my brcther-in- 



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law 5 Buckwalter, and staid for the night with my sister Barbara. 

Sunday 21st — My prayer this morning* is for wisdom and 
unction from above, to declare the counsel of God. Lord ! havo 
mercy on me, a poor ignorant creature. I am to preach thy 
-gospel ; and to do this I have neither the talents, nor the requi- 
site* education and knowledge. Often have I to be ashamed of 
myself, not on my own, but on Thy account In Thy holy 
name I pray thee verify thy gracious promise unto me ; be 
Thou strength in my weakness, and .wisdom in my folly. I 
rode 8 miles' to Martin Boehm 5 s. 22d— -I came to Br. Grosh's, 
felt very unwell, and tarried for the night 2M — My appoint- 
ment here had also been neglected, which under present cir- 
cumstances, is very agreeable to me, as I feel considerably in- 
disposed. I spent this week in visiting* my friends and relatives 
in this section, of country. O Lord! let the spirit of repent- 
ance be poured on them, that they all may be converted unto 
Thee. 

Sunday 28th — I preached at B'aePs school-house, in the fore- 
noon ; in the afternoon at Jacob Creider's. 29th— I came to 
W. Bentz's, near York. He was very glad to see me again , 
and entertained me very friend!} 7 . 80th— 2 reached David 
Beyer's. 

May 1st, 1805— This day 1 had to ride afcout 34 mSes, and 
readied home. 

Sunday 5th— To-day I attended meeting at P. N'a. 6th — 
We had meeting at home. 9th — I left home again in company 
with Er. Geeting ; came to FetherhofF 5 s, and tarried for the 
night. 10th— We reached David Sneider'g. 11th— A Quar- 
terly meeting commenced at Abr. Meyer's ; I spoke from Mat- 
thew 8 ; v. 9. At night the Brethren washed each others feet 

Sunday 12th— This morning we held our Love feast ; the 
Brethren generally spoke very effectmgly. Br. Geeting ad- 
dressed the congregation from Matthew 7 ; v. 25, 26, 27 ; I 
spoke in the English language, from Luke 19; v. a. ; we had 
a* Messed time: 13th— I preached at D. Shnber's, from Rev- 
elation 2 ; v. 17. The grace of God was displayed in the con- 
viction and conversion of sinners : praise the Lord. 14th — We 
had meeting at P. Breshor's a where we were kindly entertain- 
ed. 15th— We reached Mr. MiddlekaufF ? s. 16th — I return- 
ed home. 

Sunday 19th— Preached at Wolgamott's, from John 16 ; v. 
22. 23d— At Hershey'.s, from Luke 24 ; v. 47. 24th — I rode 
to Hagers-town, on some business respecting our meeting-house. 
Er. - Geeting preached in the house the first time, from 1st. Tim- 
othy 4 ; v. 7, 8. [ lodged at Mr. Fechtig's. 25th— This day 
a Quarterly meeting commenced at Ley meister's ; Brs. Boehm. 
Sneider and Shseffer were present. 

Sunday 26th — Father Boehm preached tkis morning with 
great power ; other brethren followed him. On the whole it 

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was a good meeting. 27th — I returned home. 29th — To-day 
our Annual Conference commenced at Br. Jacob Bowlus's; 21 
preachers were present : father Otterbein and Martin Eoehm 
weie elected Presidents. The character of all the preachers 
present was examined, and some % other business transacted. 
30th — Tins day father Boehm preached with uncommon power 
from Gallatians 6 ; v. 15. The session of the Conference clo- 
sed at night. 31st — To-day father Otter bein preached in Ka- 
gers-town/in the German Reformed Church : O! what feel- 
ings always penetrate my soul, whenever I hear this old servant 
of Christ declare the counsel of God. In depth of erudition,, 
perspicuity of thought, and plainness of language, he is unique 
and matchless. 
June 1st. and 

Sunday 2d — We had the usual Sacramental meeting at the 
Antietam. 5th — I set out from home in company with Br. 
Hershey, for Lancaster ; came to Beyer's, where we staid for 
the nipifc 6th — We reached W. Bentz ? s, near York. 7th — 
This evening we reached J. St&ner's, near Lancaster. 8th — M 
Sacramental meeting commenced at Chr. Kersbey's. 

Sunday 9th — This forenoon I preached from Psalm 126 ; we 
had a refreshing season from the Lord. At night most of the 
Brethren and Sisters were happy in the Lord, jumping and 
shouting for joy. 10th — This morning the good Lord was pre- 

yseait in cur Love feast; rode to my fathers-in-law, where I 
staid for the night, lltli — I paid a visit to my sister, and lodg- 
ed with Abr. Herr. 12th: — I preached at Abr. Hershey's, from 
Ephesians 2; v. 17, 18, 19, to an attentive congregation ; the 
friend of sinners was present in his convicting and converting 
power. 13th — I preached at Jansen Benklrs, from Luke 19 ; 
v. 19. These people entertained me very friendly and invited 
me to come again shortly. 14th — L preached near Manheim, 
from Acts 16 ; v. 30, 31. The word spoken appeared to make 
but little impression. 15th— A meeting commenced at Jacob 
Shelly's, in Lancaster county ; a great multitude of people were 
collected ; I preached from Matthew 7 ; v. 24 to 27 ; staid for 
the night at Brenneman's. 

Sunday 16th— This day father Boehm preached with great 
power and energy ; many came to the Lord's table with stream- 
ing eyes, and I trust some good was done in the name of the 
Lord. 17th — I set out on my homeward journey, came to Br. 
W. Bentz's, where I found Br. Cassel, a Methodist preacher. 
18th — This forenoon I preached at the Pigeon hill church ; rode 
to Mr. Hollinger's, and tarried for the night. 19th — I preach- 
ed in Gettysburg; at night I reached Yost Herbaugh's. 20th 
— I returned home. 

Sunday 23d — This forenoon I preached in Sharpsburg, from 
Psalm 126 ; in the afternoon I married Chr. Hauser to Rosina 
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■Sunday 30th^-This forenoon I preached at Schnebly's ; in the 
afternoon at P. N's. 

July 1st, 2d, and 3d-— I was engaged at home in harvest. 4th 
-—I rode to my son's-in-law, in Virginia. 5th — This day two 
criminals were executed in Martinsburg. I conversed with 
them in prison, a considerable time before they were brought to 
the place of execution ; they appeared ready and willing to die, 
but persisted in denying the crimes for which they were to suf- 
fer, to the last : may the Lord have mercy «on them. 

Sunday 7th — 1 preached in Jlagers-town. 8th — I heard a 
Methodist Brother preach from ^Ephesians 2 ; v. 20, 21 ; he 
spoke in a wonderful manner. I lodged at John Hershey's. 
9th — 1 returned home and made preparation for another jour- 
ney. 10th — 1 set out in company with the last mentioned Meth- 
odist preacher, whose name is John Chambers. We came to 
Shippensburg ; here lie preached with such liberty and power, 
that I was astonished. I exhorted after him ; the word spoken 
made uncommon impression ; some were convicted and cried 
for mercy, others prayed for'- sanctification, and some shouted 
for joy. The meeting con tinned till late in the iihrht I staid 
*'h Br. Walls. 11th— This day we came to Er. David Snei- 
; here we rested and recruited ourselves, and put 'our hor- 
;ture. -When we intended to bring them up to pursue 
y, my horse was gone, so I had to stay. 1:2th— I bor- 
horse and followed Br. Chambers to Carlisle, where he 
preached from Proverbs 10 ; v. 24. I lodged at Mr. Sm kit's. 
13th — I came to Abr. Meyer's. 

Sunday 14th— This forenoon I preached at A. H ancle's, from 
Luke 15 ; v. 21, 22 ; in the afternoon at David Sneider's, from 
Acts 2; v. 37 to 39 ; and baptised John Witmer. Rode to 
Carlisle and preached from Luke 15 ; v. 23. 15th — This mor- 
ning I arose before day, still in search of my horse ; I found 
him about 9 miles from the place he made his escape. 16th — I 
set off early, intending to stay for the night with an old friend ; 
but how surprised was I on arriving at the place, to find t hat he 
had been buried but a few days previous. 17th — I returned 
home. 19th — I left home again and lodged at Becker's. 20th 
— 1 came through LiUle's-fown, Hanover, and lodged with Mr. 
Roth, in York county. 

Sunday 21st — This morning I reached York ; Bishop What- 
oat preached in the forenoon, ! spoke at candlelight, from Luke 
v. 23, 23 ; lodged at W. Bentz's. 22d— This morning 8 
Hit before day, -stopped with H. S trickier, a pious man, for 
refreshment ; came to Chr. Herr's, in Lancaster county, where 
J he people were already assembled. I spoke short, dined with 
" mily, and rode to Jacob Boehm's, where I lodged for the 
t. 23d — I travelled alone ail day, through Chester county, 
where the land" is very poor ; came at night to Mr. Wright's, 
in the State of Delaware., where I was friendly received and en* 



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tertafced. 24th—- This 




I rode to Mr. Kejris's ; here I 

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found company to travel with to the Camp-meeting ; rode yet 
about 80 miles, and came at night to Mr. Senard's, who receiv- 
ed us kindly ; he is a wealthy merchant, both he and his com- 



25th— Glory to God, this morning I am well, and have been 
praying for the out-pouring of the spirit of God on the appoint- 
ed Camp-meeting. At last we reached the place, where wo 
saw many tents erected, some made of boards and others of lin- 
en, in a beautiful grove ; 27 preachers were present. Br. Jesse 
Lee delivered the first sermon, John Chalmers exhorted after 
iiim ; Br. Chambers preached in the afternoon, I gave an ex- 
hortation. At night we had preaching again ; many were con- 
victed of their lost condition and cried for mercy ; so it contin- 
ued until after midnight. 26th- — This day about 3000 persons 
were collected on the camp ground, and the meeting continued 
to grow better an 1 better. 27th — The number of people con- 
tinues to increase daily ; Lee, Lyail and Chambers addressed 
the congregation ; many were this day convicted and converted. 

Sunday 28th— This has proved a precious day — a day of grace 
to my soul, and surely not only to mine, but also to many oth- 
ers ; mo're people had collected together then I had ever before 
seen at one time, on any occasion ; trie number was estimated to 
be at least 10.000. Three sermons and several exhortations 
were delivered during the day ; the Lord's Supper was also ad- 
itrifiistered, manv hundreds came to the Lord's table, singing- 
and praying with the mourners, during the whole night. A 
great many were happily converted, and found peace for their 
bouls in the blood of the Lamb. 29th — This morning the con- 
gregation collected once more at the stand at the sound of the 
trumpet. A short exhortation was given, and the meeting clo- 
sed with a powerful prayer. Now we had to part and separate 
from those with whom we had lor several days close union and 
christian fellowship, but soon we shall meet again to part no 
3ii ore. After bidding the brethren a hearty farewell, I rode 
about 30 miles to A- Dr. Kegi's, where I lodged for the night. 
30th— To-day 1 travelled about 40 miles, and tarried at Jacob* 
Boehm's. 31st — I came to my sister's, in Lancaster. 

August 1st— This day I reached Yost OeH auc h's. 2d— I 
returned home, found my family well. 3d — This morning I 
arose before day, prayed with the family and set out to a Camp- 
meet ins: in Virginia, had. to ride about 35 mi'es ; the meeting 
was on the same ground where I had attended last year. We 
were happy to meet each other again. I tarried for the night 
with Br. Davenport. 

Sunday 4th— This forenoon Br. Roszel preached mightily, 
and not as the Scribes. In the afternoon Br. Jefferson address? 
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some of them plainly exhibited by their behaviour, that they 
are servants of the devil : may the Lord have mercy on them. 
5th— -This forenoon Enoch*George preached from Hebrews 4; 
v. 12, in so penetrating" a manner, that a great many were con- 
victed. In the afternoon Br. Jacob Gruher delivered a heart- 
•searching discourse ; at night I rode home with Br. H. $midt. 
6th — -This morning I returned to the camp ground : Br. Thorn - 
.as S rnith addressed the congregation. The grace of God wrought 
powerfully among the people ; many were this day and night 
converted to God, I was engaged the whole night in singing, 
praying, and encouraging -the mourners. 7th — This day the 
meeting was concluded, ' I rode about 17 miles to my daugh- 
ter's. Bib' — To-day I did not feel well,, so I tarried here. 9th 
—I- returned home. 

Sunday lltb — I preached at Schnebly's school-house. 

Sunday 18th— This forenoon I .preached at Jacob Bowlus'% 
from Luke 15 ; v. 22, 23 ; in the afternoon at F; Hoffman's., 
and lodged with- EL Erder. 19th— I came to Frederick-town, 
visited several families, and staid with Mr. Meixel for the night. 
20th — I preached at Bovey's, from Revelation 21 ; v. 7, 8. 21st 
—At P. Shuck's, from Luke 15 ; v. 23 ; lodged with the wi<£\ 
ow Stouffcr. 22d — I preached at the Sulphur Springs, tarried 1 
for the nipit with Sister ZoIIikofier. "24th— I rode about .16 J 
miles to my appointment. On my arrival at the place I learn- 1 
eel that an error had been committed, and nobody attended. 

Sunday 2oth — This forenoon I preached at Roth's church, 
from Luke 15 ; v. 22, 23, 24 ; in the afternoon at Spangler's, 
from Revelation 22 ; v. 17. 26th — •! rode to Yoners-town, and 
lodge- J with Mr: Spar. 27th — I tried to preach here, fro ox E~ 
phesians 2 ;• v. IS; staid for the night with John Meyer. 28th 
• — I fou.id my appointment neglected at Fordenhaugh's ; rode 
to A. Herr's, whose I lodged. 28th— I preached at "Weber's.'; 
at Carlisle no appointment was left. SOth — f spoke at Bene- 
dum's, from Luke 15; v. 24. 31st— To-day I came to A. 
Meyer's. 

Sunday, September 1st— This forenoon I spoke he^e, from 
Revelation 21 ; v. 7, 8 ; at night at David Sneider's, from 
■Lude 15; v. 22. 2d— This forenoon I preached at Oberly's ; 
rode home with Radebaugh, and preached at night to a numer- 
ous assembly, mostly young people, from Luke 19 ; v. C : lie re 
the word made great impression, many cried aloud for mercy. 
3d — To-day I preached at the Rocky Spring. 4th — At Gus- 
mah's, from Revelation 21 ; v. 8 ; lodged at John Creider's. 
5th — 1 preached at G. creider's, from Luke 15; v. 21, 22. If 
the compassion for poor sinful souls were always of the same 
importance in ray heart, then preaching would not prove so hea- 
vy a crop unto me. I returned to J. Creider's ; his companion 
was convicted at meeting : may she never rest until she finds 
the pearl of great price. Rode yet to Fried's ; he and his wile 

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were both very ill. 6 th — I preached here to a large congrega- 
tion, as well as 1 was able, commanded the sick to Almighty 
God, and arrived at home about 10 ©'clock at night. 7th — I at- 
tended a funeral ; rode to Hagers-town. Br Forrest preached 
here, and 1 gave an exhortation ; we had a happy time, and I 
may call this one of the blessed days of my life, lodged at Mar- 
teny's. 

Sunday 8th — Br. Jefferson preached this forenoon, I preach- 
ed in the afternoon, and lodged with Jacob King. 13th — I 
preached in Middle-town; from Acts 16 ; v. 30. 14th, and 

Sunday loth — We had a Quarterly meeting at Eemsberg's ; 
in the afternoon I spoke at Ewi's funeral ; lodged with Br. 
Browning. 16th — 1 preached in Liberty ; at night we had 
meeting again, Br. James Smidt preached, and I gave an ex- 
hortation. It proved a blessed time to many a soul. 17th — I 
preached at the Sulphur Springs ; lodged with Senseny. 18th 
— My appointment was at Bishop's, in Littie's-town, but on ac- 
count of the heavy rain none attended. 19th — f visited several 
families, and lodged with Chr. Wiest. 20th — This forenoon I 
spoke in Pigeon-hill church, from Revelation 21; v. 7, 8, to an 
attentive congregation ; at night at Bensel's, from Acts 16; v. 
SO, 31. 21st — This day I preached in Berlin, from Luke 15; 
v. 21 ; tlie word appeared to make some impression ; visited 
Mr. Jacob Meyer, whose daughter was ill and desirous to save 
her soul. I prayed with them and rode 9 miles to Mr. Dies- 
nan's, where I preached to a numerous assembly, from John 
16 ; v. 4. 

Sunday 22d — This forenoon I preached in Dover, to a large 
assembly, with great liberty ; in the afternoon I heard the Rev. 
Mr. Giestweit, and lodged with A. Meyer. 23d — I preached 
at Br. S. Long's, a Methodist preacher, in the German and En- 
glish language; staid for the night with Fordenbaugh. 24th 
— This morning I feel the want of a deeper work of grace in 
my soul : O! for the spirit of prayer and preaching. I spok.e 
here, from Luke 15; v. 22, to an attentive people. The hearts 
of most of them vvere touched. After preaching every indi- 
vidual gave me their hand, promising henceforth, with stream- 
ing eyes, to seek the Lord and the salvation of their souls : may 
tke Lord assist them to. fulfil their covenant. 1 lodged with 
Mr. Marsh. 25th — I preached here to about thirty sou is, seem- 
ingly the word made considerable impression ; lodged at Mr. 
Gogeriom's. 26 tk — 1 preached at Mr. Weber's, from Ephe- 
sians 4; v. 22, 23, 24; at night I reached A. M's. 27th — I 
came to Br. Benedum's ; he accompanied me ricross the North 
mountain into Sherman's Valley. Here I preached in a school- 
house, near P. Sauer's, from Hebrews 2; v. 3; the people here, 
are very ignorant about religion : may the Lord open their un- 
derstanding. 28th — 1 had to ride 19 miles to my appointment, 
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Sunday 29th— This forenoon 1 preached in Mr. Hubler's 
barn, from Luke 15 ; v. 24 ; returned to Mr. Ream's. 30th — 
To day I came back to Benedum's 

October 1st — This forenoon I preached here, from 1st. Peter, 
4; v. 18,19; rode in the afternoon to David Sneider's. 2d — This 
was a rainy day ; at night I preached from .Romans 8; v. 14. 
3d — This day I rode to Gogenour's, and staid for the night: 4th 
This day I came to a Camp-meeting; a great multitude of peo- 
ple were already assembled; Br. Ower's delivered the first ser- 
mon, other brethren followed him. 5th — To-day still more 
people assembled, I preached from Luke 15 ; v. 21. to 24 : Br. 
Steel followed me, but he had presently to cease speaking on 
account of the lamentation and crying in which the congrega- 
tion broke forth. A great many were this day convicted and 
converted. 

Sunday 6th — In my opinion not less than 4000 persons were 
this day assembled ; during the day we had four sermons and 
several exhortations delivered. The power of God was present 
in a most remarkable manner; during the whole night the ex- 
ercises were continued with the mourners, many found peace 
with God, and were enabled to sing and shout praises to the 
Lamb for his mercy: unto him be all the glory. 7th — Was a real 
day of Penticost ; bless the Lord, convicting and converting 
grace came down in such plentiful showers, and in such profu- 
sion that the most obdurate were not able to hold out any long- 
er, but were forced to yield to the power of God; buried the 
weapons of their rebellion and cried for mercy : a great num- 
ber were happily converted to God, and enabled to shout praises 
to God and the Lamb for what he had done for them ; may the 
Lord in his mercy keep them faithful, and preserve them unto 
eternal life. This morning I was not able to speak above my 
breath, yet my heart is rejoicing. Who would not cheerfully 
sacrifice bodily health, and even life itself for the salvation of 
poor immortal souls ? The preachers present were Ower, Cas- 
sel, Gruber, Birch, Emmet, Steel, Wells, Neidig, Sneider, 
Fordenbach, Eenedum, and poor unworthy me ; two reverend 
gentlemen, one a Lutheran, the other a German Reformed 
minister, were also present. I invited them to come on the 
preachers' stand, but they refused and declined the invitation ; 
the reason fordoing so is best known to themselves. About 12 
o'clock the meeting was brought to a close, and I rode home 
with Br. David Sneider. 8th — This day 1 rode about 12 miles 
to John Meyer's, and preached from John 7 ; v. 37. 38; thence 
to the widow Saur's, where I preached from Acts 16; v. 30, 
31, 32; we had a blessed time, one of the widow's 10 children, 
were converted to God, and praised the Lord in a wonderful 
strain, for a great length of time. — She ultimately was entirely 
exhausted, several others were in distress crying lor mercy, and 
some left the house as if frightened out of their senses ; the meet- 
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Radehach's ; (lie Lord was here also present in mercy, nearly 
every individual in the congregation shed tsars, a few only 
-stood in astonishment and surprise. 10 th — This forenoon I 
preached at the Rocky Springs irorn Jeremiah 31 ; v. 8. to 12; 
at night I preriched at John Creider's, from Psalm 126 ; v. 5, 6. 
11 tli — I preached in the forenoon at Gusman's to a small cori- 
•gregation ; at ni^ht I spoke at Denius's, from Luke 15 ; v. 21. 
12th— At the widow 'Sumbrod's from John 7; v. 39. Here 
twelve persons joined ihe society and were received on trial ; 
Tode to Green-castle and oreached from Hebrews 12 ; v. 15. 

Sunday 18th— This day I preached in Haters-town, from 
•Jeremiah 31 ; v. 8, 9 ; in the afternoon I met the class, when 
we had a <rood season of refreshing staid at Marteivys. 14ik 
—This morning I visited Mr. Geiger ; yesterday I saw him at 
meeting hearty and in health, and this morning apparently at 
the point of death ; prayed with liim, and rode home, where I 
found my family well. This week I was mostly at home, at- 
tended a" funeral" and preached from Revelation 2 ; v. 11. 19th 
— A Quarterly meeting commenced to-day at Jacob Bowius's ; 
I preached at night fimii John 1; v. 11. 

Sunday 20th — A great many people were this day collected, 
in Love- feast we had particularly a melting time ; Br. -Geetmg 
spoke first, many came to the Lord's table, and partook with a 
feeling heart of the bread and wine, in commemoration of the 
•uying love of Jesus. 21st — This day I visited from house to 
house. 22:1 — To-day I preached at John Criner's, from 2d. Peter 
1 ; v. 5, to 8 : at niirht at Shock's, from Luke 19 ; v. 5, to a 
little rlock. 23d— This day I preached in Liberty. 24th— At 
the Sulphur Spring from* Acts 20; v. 16. 25th— To-day I 
preached at Bishop's. 26th — I rode to Spangler's, and staid for 
the night. 

Sunday 27th — This forenoon I preached in Roth's church, 
from 1st. Peter 5; v. 6 to 8; at nigbt at Spamaler's, from Acts 16; 
v. 31. 28th— I preached in Berlin, from Luke 19 ; v. 2, to 5; 
m the evening at Jonas RimmeFs, from Luke 17 > v. 13, 14, 
15. Tiis word spoken made deep impression, many were shed- 
ding tears, others were rejoicing, and unto some it appeared so 
strange that they run away. 29th — This day I preached at 
Spar's, from Psalm 126 ; v. 5 ; and staid for the night. 30th— 
To-day I spoke at Fordenbaeh's, from Revelation^: v. 6 ; at 
class-meeting we had a happy time. 31st — This forenoon I 
had a meeting at John Marsh's, Br. Kershey happened to meet 
me here on his way home from Niagara, and preached for me, 
from Ezekiel 18 ; v 30, 31 ; rode to Gogenour's and preached 
from Acts 16 ; v. 30, to a rough set of people, in the English 
language. 

November 1st— This day J preached at Weber's, from Eze- 
kiel IS ; v. 31, 32 ; at night we had meeting again, I spoke 
from Luke 11; v. 21, to 23; several persons joined society on 
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Sunday 3d-— -This forenoon I preached at Benedum's, from 
Huongs of Solomon 3; v. 1, to 4; in the evening at Sneider's, 
from Ezekiel 18; v. 30,31. 4th — I preached at Meyer's, 
from Luke 19 ; v. 5, 6,7. 5ih — At Radehach's, and lodged at 
Keller's. 6th- — This forenoon F preached at the Rocky Springs; 
at night at G. Creider's. 7th — This day I came to FetherholFs; 
here 1 met Br. Michael Thomas ; he preached and [ led the 
class. We had a happy time ; at night we had meeting at 
Denius's. 8th — This forenoon we Lad meeting at Fried's ; at 
night I preached in Green-castle, from Ezekiei 18 ; v. 31 ; Bn 
Thomas exhorted powerfully, his expressions were of an entire- 
ly uncommon kind. 9th — 1 his day we visited several families, 
and lodged at P. Stadtler's. 

Sunday 10th — This f orenpon we preached here, a'nd at night 
in Hagers-tovVD. 11th — I returned home. 

Sunday 17th — This da} v I alt tended a Baptist meeting ; heard 
a Mr. Hutchinson and- Collins preach ; their discourses wc-.ro 
Unexceptionable. 

Sunday 24th — This forenoon I preached in Shank's church, 
26th — This day 1 married Michael Hainan to Catharine Kohrer. 
30th- -To-day I rode with Br. Eberhardt to Loudoun County* 
in Virginia ; preached at night at Mr. Fry's, from Ephesians 
2; v. 17, IB, 19. 

Sunday, December 1st — This forenoon I preached in a church 
in the neighborhood, from Luke 15 ; v. 21 ; with difficulty.! 
was permitted to do so, and. not until come of the Vestry and 
members had quarrelled some time about admitting me into the 
church. I suppose some of them imagined the building would 
be contaminated by my preaching in if. In the evening I 
spoke at Exleir's, from Luke 17 ; v. 12, but the word did not 
make the desired impression. 2;! — To-day I returned homo, 
and attended meeting at Samuel Newcomers 

Sunday 8th — This day i preached at Housejr's, from Luke 15; 
v. 21, 22, 23. 14th — I rode with Br. George Hoffman, a 
young preacher, to Jacob Bowlus's. 

Sunday 15th — This forenoon we preached here ; rode to 
Frederick town, where I received the intelligence that father 
Otterbcin was very ill in Baltimore, and that in all probability 
he would not recover from his illness. Kith — This morning at 
4 o'clock I set on for Baltimore; at night 1 reached the City, 
found Oterbe'n very ill indeed and in great pains ; he requested 
me to pray For him. On account of his rreat weakness he could 
converse but very little; I lodged with Mr. Foltz. 17th — 
This morn in r OUerbein was somewhat 1 etter; we held a long 
conversation together, among other things he said, Ave should 
only prove faithful tothewoik which was so auspiciously began; 
the Lord would certainly be with us, and continue unto us his 
blessings. Towards evening his pains increased again, he In- 
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swered in the affirmative, I drew to him, and asked what lie de- J 
sired. "O ! Christian/ 5 said he, "my pains are so severe and r 
without intermission, that without the assisting grace of God, I 
must sink, for my strength will be --shortly exhausted ; do pray j 
4hat the Lord may graciously lend me his assistance, and if ac- 
cording to his Holy will, to suffer my pains to moderate." We. ! j| 
sung a few verses of a hymn ; Br. Ettinger, who was also pre- 
sent, and myself prayed and besought a throne of grace in his 
behalf; before Ave had concluded, the pains abated, and in a 
short time he fell into a slumber. ISth — This forenoon I con- j 
tinned wih the old servant of God ; the Rev. Mr. Bashield came I 
also to pay him a visit. After commending him once more to j 
the Divine favor in fervent prayer, I bid him in all probability , 
a last farewell, and on reacEmg hini mj hand, he said,- with 
great emphasis : "The God of Abraham be with thee and bless g 
4-iee; remember me at a throne of grace." I departed, left 
the city, and rode this afternoon 20 miles to Jacob Eichelber- 
ger's, where I was kindly entertained. 19th — This morning I 
sat out early to pursue my appointment ; in the evening I 
reached Senseny's, and preached from Luke I ; v. 76, 77. 20th j 
— To-day I came to Bishop's: Br. Hoffman preached in Her- 
man, ana Br. Cassel in English* 21st — To-day we reached 
.Spanglers. V >. ; \ 

Sun&ay 22d — This forenoon I preached from John 1 ; v. 11, j x 
12 ; at night we had meeting at BenfeiPs. 23d — I preached in 
•-Berlin, from 2d. Peter, 1 ; v. 19 ; at night Hoffman preached , 
at Kimmel's. 24th — i spoke at Spar's, from 1st. Peter, 1 ; v. 
■o to 8 ; rode to John Meyer's, where I spoke to a large con- , 
gregation, from John 1 ; v. 11, 12, 13. 25th — i preached at 
Fordenbach's, from the same words, to an attentive assembly. 
Here we had an excellent meeting, many tears were shed: 
may they continue to flow until the Lord shall wipe them away. 
26th — This morning I felt a severe cold, was very hoarse, with 
difficulty I preached at Mr. Marsh's, from Isaiah 9 ; v. G : bless 
the Lord ! I believe it was not altogether in vain. Rode to Go- 
genour's ; here we had a blessed meeting, one person fell to the 
floor and laid the whole night as if in a swoon, otheis were shout- 
ing and praising God. 27th— We had again a very good meet- 
ing which continued from 10 o'clock till after dark. 28th — My 
appointment was at Br. Abr. Meyer's, but on account of a ve- ; 
rv heavy rain, the people did not attend. 

Sunday 29th — The waters were this morning so much swol- 
len by the rain, that I could not reach my appointment for this 
forenoon ; at night I preached at Sneider's, from Isaiah 9 ; v. 
0. I cannot avoid mentioning an accident that happened to me 
this evening. When at supper, a small piece of bread got 
some how or other into my wind-pipe ; I thought I must be 
instantly choaked to death. I retained my senses perfectly, and 
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J gave myself and my all into the hands of the 'Lord, saying ta 
myself, thy will, O Lord ! be done. Immediately all fear van- 
ished away ; I was perfectly resigned to die in this manner. 
Br. Sneider, who was present, struck me on the back, which 
gave me relief 'and I commenced drawing breath. O Lord ! 
make me ready, that I may be always ready to meet my God. 
This accident created a sleepless night, during which i was en- 
gaged for a clean heart, and perfect love which easteth out all 
tear. 30th — This morning I rode 12 miles, and preached at 
John Meyer's, from Luke. 2 ; v. 11, in the German and English 
language. - 8 1st — I -preached at Rodebaugh's, from John 1; v. 
11, 12. At night we had meeting at Keller's ; the. house was 
crowded full of people, I hope it was net in vain. 

January 1st, 1808 — This forenoon' I spoke at the Rocky 
Springs,, from Luke 2 ; v. 29, 30 y at night Br. Felix. Licht© 
preached at John Creider's, to a numerous congregation. 2d— - 
This forenoon we had meeting at Gusman's ; at night at De-f 
nius's. 3d — To-day I attended a funeral at Friedas ; in the eve- 
mag I preached in Green-castle, from Psalm 40 ; v. 6. 4th— 
I visited" several families and lodged with'" P. Stadtler. 

Sunday 5th — This forenoon I preached -here, .-from Luke 2 
v. 28, 29 ; at night in Magers-town, from Isaiah 9 ; v. 6 ; lodg- 
ed with Marteny. 6th — I returned home. 11th — 1 set out . 
again on the circuit, and staid for the night with Jacob Bowlus. ' 

Sunday 12th — This forenoon I preached from Luke 2; v. 1; 
at night we had meeting at Staley's, where I spoke from John 
I; v. 11; lodged with Brubacher. 13th — I preached at John 
Cronise's ; he lest his companion a few days ago. She was tru- 
ly a pious Sister, and left this world in the triumph of faith; 
lodged at Bovey's. 14th — I preached at P. SclYs.; rode home 
with StoufTer, and staid for the night. 15th — This has been 
a remarkably cold day ; preached in Liberty in the German 
and English languages, and staid for the night at Sam's. 16th 
—This morning I heard that Br. Byerly. in Frederick-town, 
had died after a short illness : O Lord ! prepare me also for this 
great change. To-day I preached at the Sulphur Springs, to a 
small congregation, and staid for the night with Mrs. Zollikof- 
fer. 17th — I came through Taney- town, and paid a visit to the 
Lutheran minister, who received me very friendly. I dined 
with him ; rode in the afternoon to LittJe's-town, and preached 
at Bishop's, from Luke 2 ; v. 80. 18th — This has been an un- 
usually cold day; rode alone all day in the bitter cold,and preach- 
ed at night at Swartz's, from Psalm 1. 

Sunday 19th — Last evening as well as this morning, I had a 
very small share of grace to preach. I do really pity the peo- 
ple who trouble themselves to come to meeting to hear such a 
poor creature. O Jesus ! have mercy on me, and suffer them 
not to come in vain. I spoke to a little flock from Isaiah 9 ; v. 
6; at night I preached at BenseFs,from Luke 2; v. 28, 29, ar*l 



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staid for the night. 20th — This forenoon I had but a few hear- 
ers in Berlin ; rode to Jonas KimmeFs, where a house full of 
people assembled. I spoke with considerable liberty, from Luke 
1 1 ; v. 21, 22. 21st — This forenoon I preached in Roler's school 
house ; the people were extremely well satisfied, and requested 
me to visit them again. I lodged with Mr. Eshenfekler. 22d 
— I spoke to an attentive congregation at Foiclentach's. 23d 
— With difficulty I reached the place of my appointment half 
an hour after the time, and preached from Psalm 1 ; rode to 
Gogenour s, and staid tor the night. 24th — I preached hero 
to a numerous and attentive congregation, from Luke 11 ; v. 24, 
25, and had a blessed meeting. 25th — I preached at Abr. 
Meyer's. 

Sunday 26th — This morning I rode to Benedum's.and preach- 
ed from Isaiah 9 ; v. 6 ; at night I spoke at Br. Sneider's. 27th 
— At J. StouiTer's. 28th — To-day I had an appointment at 
Strasburg, a place whet? I had not preached before ; a numer- 
ous congregation assembled. I spoke to them from 2d. Peter, 
I ; v. 19 > the word appeared to make considerable impression. 
29th — To- day I preached at the Rocky Springs; Br. Joseph 
Hoffman, *a young preacher, came here. At night we had an 
excellent meeting at Denius's. '80th — This forenoon I preach- 
ed at Gasman's : lodged with Mr. Stamm. 31st — This day we 
had meeting at SumbrccPs; I spoke from Acts 17; v. SO, 31 ; 
it was a blessed time, several were added to the church. We 
rode to Green-castle, Br. Hoffman spoke here to a numerous 
assembly, I lodged at Mr. Kick's. 

February 1st— To-day we came to P. Stadtler's. 

Sunday 2d — This forenoon we preached here ; at night in 
Hagers-town. 3d — This day we had meeting at heme. 4th — ■ 
To-day I was at Jacob Hess's. oth — At Eberhardt's. 6th — - 
I returned home. 

Sunday 9th — This forenoon I preached at Jacob Ecwlus's ; 
Br. Eberhardt takes my place on the circuit : may the Lord 
accompany him in mercy. Rode to Virginia to visit my son- 
in-law, Jacob Kess, who was sick ; I remained there until the 
22d. 

Sunday 23d — I preached in Shauman's church. 25th — To- 
day I married Joseph Hershey to Barbara Hershey. 26th — I 
preached at Stoneb raker's. 

Sunday, March 2d— I preached at Hauser's. 

Sunday Oth — Early this morning I left home to attend an En- 
glish Quarterly meeting in Frederick -town : Er. Joseph Row- 
an delivered the first discourse, from these words : "Who then* 
shall be saved Many light-minded and careless people were 
present, but for all this we had a blessed time. I lodged at the 
widow Byerty's. 10th— We had meeting at Fishing creek. 
11th — At Stauffer's. 12th— In Liberty. 13th — AUhe Sul- 
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mg and converting power. 14th — I rode 18 miles and preach- 
ed fiom Mark 7 ; v. 37. 15th — I preached at Spangler's. 

Sunday 16th — This forenoon Br. Geeting preached in Roth's 
church, from 1st. Chronicles 4 ; v. 10; at night I preached at 
Bsiisel's, from 1st. Timothy 1 ; v. 15, 16, to a numerous con- 
gregation. 17th — To-day we held a meeting at Altland's ; Br. 
Geeting spoke first, the Rev. Mr. Rehmann, a Lutheran min- 
ister, followed him. In the evening we had meeting at J. Kim* 
mel's. 18th- — This forenoon Br. Geeting preached at Roler's 
school-house ; at night I spoke at Spar's, from Luke 19 ; v. 10 : 
glory be to God, it was a blessed time. 19th — To-day we had 
our appointment at J. Roth's ; a great many people were assem- 
bled. I spoke from 1st. Corinth. 15 ; v. 58. 20th — I preach- 
ed from the same words, at Fordenbach's. 21st — I preached 
at Marsh's, from Psalm 34 ; v. 15, 16. 22d— At Weber's, 
from Acts 17 ; v. 30, 31 ; it made but little impression. 

Sunday 23d — I preached at Wm. Lein's, from 1st. Corinth. 
15 ; v. 58. 24th— At Oberly's, from Acts 17 ; v. 30, 31. 25th 
— In the forenoon at Rodenbach's ; in the evening at Keller's, 
from Psalm 34; v. 15. 26th — At the Rocky Springs in the 
forenoon ; at night at John Crider's, from Romans 8 ; v. 17. 
27th — This forenoon I preached at Fetherhoff's ; in the evening 
at Dinius's. 28th— I spoke at Sumbrod's, from 1st. Corinth. 
2 ; v. 10. 29th— This day I attended a funeral, and staid for 
the night with P. Stadtler. 

Sunday 30th — This forenoon I preached here ; at night in 
Hagers-town. 31st — I returned home. 

April 4th — This evening I preached at Bishop's, from Luke 
23 ; v. 27,28, 29. 5th — I visited several families and lodged 
at Roth's. 

Sunday 6th — This morning I felt the responsibility of a min- 
ister of the Gospel weighing very heavily on my heart, and be- 
sought the Lord fervently to grant grace unto me, that I may 
be enabled to discharge my duty faithfully ; spoke this forenoon 
from John 20 ; v. 15, 16 ; in the afternoon at Landis's ; from 
Luke 24 ; v. 29, 30, 31 ; at night in Yorktown, in the Metho- 
dist meeting house, from Luke 24; v. 47, 48 ; went home with 
W. Bentz, and staid for the night. 8th — I rested here, and vis- 
ited several families in town. 9th — I preached at Mr. Drei- 
ber's, from John 20 ; v. 15. 10th — I spoke at Fordenbaugh's, 
from Luke 24; v. 29. 11th — I preached at Marsh's ; the wea- 
ther, for this season of the year, is remarkably cold ; last night 
the water standing in the kitchen was frozen, and this morning 
the ground was as solid as in winter. 

Sunday 13th — This forenoon I preached at David Sn eider's, 
from John 20; v. 15, 16, 17. 14th— I spoke at J. Meyer's; 
rode home with J. Stouffer. 15th — This forenoon I preached 
at Rodebaugh's ; in the afternoon at Keller's ; lodged with Hof- 
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from John 20; v. 15 ; at night at John Creider's. 16th — This 
forenoon at Gusman's ; at night at A. Bauman's. This is a new 
preaching place. Bless the Lord, it appeared not to be in vain. 
I spoke from John 21; v. 5,6. In family prayer Sister Bau- 
mann was so filled with the love of God that she praised the Lord 
with a loud voice ; yea, shouted for joy. 18th — I preached at 
Fried's, and returned home. 

Sunday 20th — We had meeting at P. Stadtler's ; at night in 
Hagers-town ; lodged with Marteny. This week 1 visited my 
daughter, in Virginia. 

Sunday 27trr — I preached at Appleman's, in Middle-town ; 
staid at night at Jacob Bowlus's. 28th—I visited several fami- 
lies, and lodged with Mr. Snack, on the Monocacy. 29th— I 
preached here to a small congregation, from John 20 ; v. 17, 
and lodged at StaufFer's. 30th— 1 preached in Liberty, from 
John 21 ; v. 5 ; staid for the night at Sam's. 

May 1st— -To-day I preached at the Spring, from John 20 ; 
v. 15," 16, 17 ; lodged with Matthew Sturd. 2d — I preached to 
a small assembly, from the same text. 3d— I preached in a 
barn near Hanover, from Luke 19 ; v. 9, 10 ; staid for the night 
with Mr. Fissel. 

Sunday 4th — This forenoon I preached at Roth's, from Luke 
24 ; v. 4, 5 ; in the afternoon at Altland's . school-house, from 
Jeremiah 48; v. 11. 5th — In the forenoon at Kimm ePs ; in 
the afternoon at Mr. Nayler's, from John 21 ; v. 5, 6 ; this is a 
pious family. 5th — I spoke in Holer's school-house, from John 
20 ; v. 20, in the German and English languages. Mr. Miller 
invited me to preach in his house. Rode to Mr. Eshenfelder's, 
and staid for the night. 7th— To-day I preached at Forden- 
baugh's, with great liberty ; in class meeting we received a 
particular blessing; lodged at G. Knegis's. 8th— This fore- 
noon I preached at Marsh's, from Jeremiah 48 ; v. 11 ; in the 
afternoon I spoke at Weber's. 9th — I rode about 30 miles ; it 
rained incessantly, and the waters which I crossed were very 
much swollen ; at night I reached George Hoffman's, in Fautz's 
Valley, where I staid and rested very well. 10th — A Quarter- 
ly meeting commenced at Zachariah Spangler's ; I commenced 
the meeting, Br. James Davidson followed me. The grace of 
God operated powerfully on the congregation, several fell to 
the ground, and when Ihey recovered were praising God for 
joy. 

Sunday 11th — This forenoon I preached from Jeremiah 48 ; 
v. 11, to a numerous congregation ; to many it proved a day of 
great joy. At the Sacrament a goodly number wept tears of joy 
and gratitude to their Saviour and Redeemer. At night we 
had meeting at Frederick Roth's ; many were here convicted 
and some happily converted ; the meeting continued until after 
midnight : unto God be all the glory. 12th — This morning it 
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love of God knits the hearts of his children in bonds of love to- 
gether, that they are loathe to part from each other ; but if faith- 
ful we will soon meet again in a happier clime, where parting 
will be no more. Rode this day back to Fautz's Valley, and 
lodged with Philip Hoffman. 13th — I preached at Joseph 
Hoffman's, and staid for the night at Saur's. 14th— This day 
I preached at Ebrecht's. 15th — I came to David Sneider's, 
married Mr. Henry Byerly to Rebecca Baer. 16th — I had no 
appointment, visited several families and lodged with Samuel 
Baer. 17th — A Quarterly meeting commenced at David Snei- 
der's ; Br. Shaffer preached first, from Isaiah 55 ; v. 5,6 ; at 
aightj spoke at Jonas Widmer's. 

Sunday 18th— This forenoon Br. John Neidig preached first, 
with great power, from Psalm 92; v. 13, 14; Br. Grosh fol- 
lowed him. On the Sacramental occasion, the Lord was present 
In great mercy. Rode in the afternoon to Shippensburg, and 
lodged with Br. Davis. 19th — I rode in company with Br. 
Neidig to Green-castle, where he preached ; from thence we 
rode home. 20th— This day we held meeting at my house. 
21st — This morning we set out to our Annual Conference at 
JK her hard t's, in Frederick county, Maryland. The session con- 
tinued till the 24th, when we rode to the Sacramental meeting 
at the Antietam. Br. Christian Crum preached first, Neidig 
and Hoffman followed. 

Sunday 25th— This forenoon Neidig preached from Isaiah 
3; v. 10, 11 : bless the Lord for this day. At night I returned 
home. 26th — This day Br. Jo. Hoffman preached at my house. 
27th — We started together for Lancaster, staid for the ni^ht at 
J. Herbaugh's. 28th— We travelled all day, lodged with J. 
Spangler. 29th — I spoke at Roth's, from Matthew 5 ; v. 3 
to 6; rode to W. Bentz's, and had a good meeting in York. 
30th— -This morning we continued our journey, Brother and 
Sister Bentz accompanied us ; in the evening we reached Chr. 
Hershey's, where we were received very friendly. 31st — Our 
Quarterly meeting commenced here ; Br. Neidig addressed the 
congregation first, after him a Mr. Albrecht. The word deliv- 
ered made considerable impression, not a few had their spiritual 
strength renewed, to pursue their journey on the narrow way 
with alacrity. 

Sunday, J une 1st — This forenoon I preached from 1st. Chron- 
icles 4; v. 10; many hearts were touched and tendered, though 
there were some who thought it to be foolishness. 2d— This 
morning at our Love-feast, we had a real Pentecost ; the power 
of God came down on the congregation in an instant, some fell 
to the ground and laid as if lifeless, others cried out for mercy 
with all their strength ; yet others cried and sobbed with a con- 
trite heart, while some were shouting, jumping and praising 
God with all their power ; no wonder if some were here also 
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joy, as made them suppose the people to be drunk or be- 
side themselves. 3d and 4th — I visited my relatives. 5th-— 
I paid a visit to the Rev. Mr. Bentz, and lodged with him for 
the night. 6th — This day he and his companion accompanied 
me to a Quarterly meeting at J. Shelli's; we reached Henry 
Brenne man's, and staid for the night ; he entertained us very 
friendly. 7th, and 

Sunday 8th — We had a good time; I preached from Luke 
19; v. 5; Boehm, Grosh, Neidig, and Albright were present. 
9th — 1 came to A. Fordenbaugh's, in York county, and lodged 
with him. 10th — T reached Gogenour's. 11th— I arrived at 
Heik's. 12th— At David Sneider's. 13th— At Chambersbursr. 
14th, and 

Sunday loth— We held a Sacramental meeting at Leymeis- 
ter's ; I preached in the forenoon in the English language, from 
Luke 19 ; 10. Rode in the afternoon 19 miles' to Hagers- 
town, and preached from Jeremiah 48 ; v. 11 ; lodged with Mar- 
teny. 16th— I returned home and found my eldest son, An- 
drew, very ill. As he could not attend to the farm, T was con- 
strained to stay at home, and manage the farm during the hay 
and grain harvest. On Sundays, I preached here and there in 
the neighborhood, and visited the sick as much as possible. 

August 1st— To-day I preached at P. S tad tier's. Rode to 
JIagers-town for medicine for a servant girl that lived with us. 
On tBj return home she was very low, and about midnight de- 
parted this life. 2d— I attended her funeral : the Lord does vis- 
it us with chastisement. 

Sunday 3d— This day I attended meeting with the River 
brethren. 9th, and 

Sunday 10th — I attended a Quarterly meeting at Herbaugh's. 
11th— I returned home. 12th — I visited my son David, who 
w as also taken very ill. 13th — We had meeting at home, 14th 
—I preached at Hoffman's. 

Sunday 17th — This forenoon I preached at Schnebly's school- 
bouse. 20th— 1 set out for a Camp-meeting near Liberty, 
reached Frederick-town, and lodged with Sister Byerly. 21st 
—I reached the camp-ground, found them all busily engaged in 
pitching tents, and in the necessary preparation for the meeting. 
22d— A great many people were already assembled. Br. Roh- 
an preached in the forenoon ; at night Br. John Chamber's. 
The grace of God appears to be effective, even at the commence- 
ment of the meeting ; many were already crying for mercy, 
and others rejoicing in God their Saviour. 23d— The number 
of people that arrived, increased the congregation considerably; 
Br. Pitts preached in the forenoon with uncommon power. We 
had truly a wonderful time ; during the whole day singing and 
mourning was continued without intermission. 

Sunday 24th — In my opinion, at least 5000 persons were this 
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£rst sermon ; Br. Rowan followed him ; several other brethren 
addressed the people. The grace of God was powerfully dis- 
played in the conviction and conversion of poor sinners. 25th 
—This was really a blessed day unto my poor soul ; Br. Pitts 
preached in the forenoon, Br. Roszel in the afternoon. 26th — 
This morning* we held a Love-feast ; Br. Enoch George then 
preached a most excellent sermon. The ordinance of the Lord's 
Supper was administered, and the meeting concluded. O ! how 
many souls will give glory to God for this Camp-meeting-. I 
rode this afternoon to Br. Jacob Bowlus's, where I tarried for 
the night. 27th — I returned home. 29th — This morning I 
set off early, in company with Br. Hershey ; rode 43 miles and 
lodged with Br. Dockwalt, in Virginia. 30th — This day we 
reached the place where a Sacramental meeting was appointed 
to beheld; about 8 miles from the Warm Springs; Br Her- 
shey spoke first, Br. Strawbriclge, a Methodist preacher, fol- 
lowed. At night I preached from Luke 19 ; v. 5 ; the friend 
of sinners was with us, a man fell instantly to the ground, and 
laid without the least sign of life for a considerable time. When 
he came to himself, he praised God for joy, saying, he never be- 
fore in all his life felt so well as at this moment. 

Sunday 31st— This morning we had our Love-feast ; at 10 
o'clock I preached from 1st. Corinth. 4 ; v. 10 ; Br. Young, a 
Methodist preacher followed me in the English language. The 
word spoken made great impression on the audience. After Sa- 
crament, I gave an invitation, requesting all who were concern- 
ed for the salvation of their souls to come forward to be prayed 
for. Immediately many persons both young and old came for- 
ward, kneeling down, and crying: heartily to God for mercy ; 
several of them found peace with God, and were enabled to give 
glory to their Saviour and Redeemer. The meeting was pro- 
tracted till 4 o'clock ; Br. Hershey and myself returned this 
evening to Br. Dockwalt's, and staid for the night. 

September 1st — Last night our horses broke out of the pas- 
ture. After hunting them in vain for several hours, we borrow- 
ed two other horses to pursue our jouimey, but had not rode ve- 
ry far before they were brought to us. About 10 o'clock at 
night I reached home. 3d — This day I left home to attend a 
Camp-meeting in York county ; reached Oxford and staid at 
John Hershey's. 4th — About 12 o'clock I reached the camp 
ground ; Br. Owers preached in the afternoon, Br. Holmes at 
night; many were the slain and wounded. The very first eve- 
ning cf the meeting, the mourning and lamentation was exces- 
sive, some fell to the ground as if they were shot. 5th and 6th, 
the work of grace continued to increase. 

Sunday 7th — We had four sermons preached ; I spoke in the 
German language, from Psalm 126 ; v. 5, 6 ; this was truly a 
blessed day to many souls. 8th— To-day we had the best time 
yet ; the grace of God wrought more and more powerfully ; 

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hundreds were convicted of their sins, and a vast many happily 
converted to God : unto him be all the glory. 9th — This day 
the meeting: closed ; Br. Hoffman and myself rode to Marsh 
Creek, and lodged with Boyers. 10th — I returned home. 11th 
— This day Hoffman preached at my house. 12th— We had 
meeting at Stonebraker's, 

Sunday 14th— -This forenoon I preached at Jacob Bowlus's, 
from Songs of Solomon 1 ; v. 4; at night in Middle-town. 
15th — I returned home; was considerably indisposed. This 
week I remained at home. 

Sunday 21st— Although still unwell I attended a meeting at 
Hershey's ; Br. Reis, from Kentucky, preached first ; Br. Mi- 
chael Thomas followed. The Lord was pleased to shower down 
his blessings in such profusion, that in the enjoyment of spiritu- 
al things I almost forgot the disease of my body. 22d— This 
morning I felt very unwell, for all this I set out to attend a 
Quarterly meeting in Shenandoah county, Virginia ; lodged 
for the night at Ewi's. 23d — This evening 1 arrived sick and 
fatigued at Chr. C rum's ; an appointment had been published 
for me, and the house was mil of people. After I had rested a 
short time, I tried to speak from Mattb. 11 ; v. 28, 29, 30 ; had 
great liberty to speak. By the exercise a perspiration was cre- 
ated, which proved to be of great advantage in my present sit- 
uation. 24th— This morning I felt considerably better, and 
set out in company with Br. Crura and Ambrose, on my jour- 
nev ; we reached J. Senseny's, where we had a blessed meeting. 
25th— This morning I rode about 10 miles and preached from 
1st. Chronicles 4 ; v. 10; rode to Woodstock and lodged with 
Zehring. 26th — Last night I did not rest well, and felt this 
morning very weak and feeble. I arrived at Crangdorff's, and 
preached from Psalm 126 ; rode 12 miles more to my next ap- 
pointment, but was not able to preach. 27th-— Last night I 
was very unwell : Lord ! be thou my physician. Rode eleven 
miles to'Gotleib Homan's, where the Quarterly meeting is ap- 
pointed to beheld. Br. Ambrose commenced the meeting; 
though very sick, I gave ai* exhortation. 

Sundav 2Sth— This morning I was very feeble in body ; I 
spoke first, from Songs of Solomon 1 ; v. 4. Though very 
weak, the Lord was my strength ; several persons were con- 
victed of their lost condition and cried aloud for mercy, others 
were praising God. l!9th— This morning we had Love-feast ; 
when the meeting closed, my strength was so much exhausted 
that I was compelled to lie down on a bed. 80th-- Last night I 
had a verv severe fever. We rode 33 miles this day. 

October 1st— We had meeting at Air. Xeuswanders ; I tri- 
ed to preach from Luke 15 ; v. 22, 23. 24. 2d— We returned 
to Br. Chr. Crunvs, rested a short time and rode to Smithneld. 
3d— This morning: I rode 10 miles to my son's-in law. After 
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sick and feeble in body, my soul was happy in God. My dis- 
ease proved a nervous fever ; notwithstanding all that medicine 
and medical attendance could effect, I grew worse, had to keep 
my bed most of the time during this whole month, and glory 
be to God for all his mercies, I know that all things must work 
together for good unto them that love him. 

November 1st — Bless the Lor4, I am so much recovered as 
to be about again. 6th— To-day 1 received the information that 
Samuel Funk, a brother of my son Jacob's wife, had departed 
this life. I therefore rode to Shepherds-town to carry the mourn- 
ful intelligence. 7th- -I accompanied them to the funeral about 
25 miles. I acted very imprudent in riding through the rain, 
got wet, had a relapse, and could not leave home during this 
whole month. 

December 5th— I left home for Loudoun county, Virginia ; 
rode to Houser's, and lodged for the night. 6th— I rode all day ; 
at night I arrived at Mr. Frey's, a pious man, who entertained 
me very friendly. 

Sunday 7th— I preached here, from Luke 19 ; v. 6, 7 ; we had 
a blessed time. 8th— This morning I feel well, both in soul and 
body. I am at no time better satisfied in my mind than, when 
engaged in the work of the Lord, and in persuading men to turn 
to Jesus, and choose the way of life and happiness. O Lord ! 
stand by me, to do this work faithfully ; I know without thy 
grace I am unfit and not able to do or perform the duty thou dost 
require at my hands. O ! let me always be an humble, sub- 
missive and obedient instrument in thy hands, and unto thy holy 
name shall be all the glory. Rode all day long without any re- 
freshment for myself or horse ; at night I arrived at my son's- 
in law, where I rested comfortably. 9th— I visited several fam- 
ilies in the neighborhood. 

Sunday 14th— I returned home. 

Sunday 21st— I preached at J. Huber's, from Isaiah 49 * v. 
9 ; in great poverty of spirit. 25th— 1 preached at Wolgamot's. 
26th— In Shank's church. 

Sunday 28th— This forenoon I spoke at Jacob Bowlus's ; at 
night at Peter Kemp's^ from Isaiah 9 ; v. 6. 29th— I preached 
at A. Shuck's, from John 1 ; v. 14, 15, 16. 30th- At P. Sh's., 
from Luke 2 ; v. 16 ; rode to J. Stouffer's, and lodged with 
him. 31st— I preached in Liberty, but without any visible ef- 
fect on the hearers ; rode to Sam's, and staid for the night. My 
heart is filled with gratitude to God who has spared me in mer- 
cy to see the close of another year. 

January 1st, 1807— Bless the Lord ! this morning I arose from 
my bed with renewed strength and a full purpose of heart, to 
serve the Lord, as he has permitted me to see the first day of an- 
other year. I pray God to grant me new grace to improve my 
time, and spend every clay of my life to his glory. I attended 
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Springs, from Luke 2 ; v. 16. 2d— I preached at Bishop's, from 
Lake 2; v. 27, 28, 29. 3d-I preached at Huberts, in York 
county. 

Sunday 4th— This forenoon I spoke in Roth's school-house, to 
a numerous assembly ; had very little liberty and perhaps still 
less grace to declare the counsel of God. Lord ! grant me more 
zeal, and let the importance and responsibility of the ministry 
be deeply impressed on my heart At night I preached at Ben- 
gel's, from Isaiah 9 ; v. 6. 5th— This forenoon I preached at 
Altland's, from Luke 2 ; v. 16 ; rode to Naylor's, found the 
house full of people already assembled ; I spoke to them from 
Matthew 5 ; v. 3 to 6. 6th— This morning: I have a severe cold, 
am quite hoarse : Lord! standby me in mercy. Rode to Ho- 
lers, preached to a small congregation ; though hoarse and fee- 
ble, the word spoken made considerable impression. At night 
I preached at Thomas Long ? s 3 a Methodist preacher. 7th— I 
preached at Fordenbauglfs. 8th— At Marsh's, from John 1 ; 
v. 17, lodged with J. GL 9th— This day I preached to a numer- 
ous congregation, at Weber's, from Isaiah 9 ; v. 6. In class 
meeting the Lord was oarticularly present to bless our souls. 
10th-- 1 visited several families and reached David Sneiders. 

Sunday 11th— This forenoon I preached at Saurs, from John 
1 ; v. 14 ; Br. Davis followed me, in the English language. 
The Lord attended the word in power : in the evening we had 
meeting at Oberly's. 12th— This day I preached at P. Steder's. 
13tia — At John Huberts. 14th— At John Crider s ; rode to Gus- 
man's, and tarried for the night, loth— To-day I preached at 
Fetherhoff's, from Isaiah 4S : v. 9 ; at night I spoke at Dinius's, 
from Isaiah 9; v. 6. 16th— At Sum! rod's, from John I; v. 
17 ; at night in Green-castle. 17th— In Kagers-town. 

Sunday ISth— This forenoon I preached at P. Stadtler's ; at 
night again in Hagers-town ; lodged with Marteny. 19th— 1 
returned home, found my family well. 

Sunday 25th— I preached at Wolgaroottfs. 

Sunday, February 1st— This forenoon I preached at Haul- 
er's. 

Sunday Sth— I was in Virginia with my son-in-law. The 
weather is remarkably cold. 

Sunday loth— I was at home. 20th— I preached at the widow 
Reis's, 21st— I rode to Jacob Bowlus's. and tarried for the 
night 

Sunday 22-d— This forenoon Br. Adam Bureh, a Methodist 
preacher, preached for me at this place. 23d— I visited several 
sick persons ; rode to Frederick-town, and staid ibr the night 
with P # Sh. 24th— I preached here, from Malik 15; v. 24 ; 
lodged with Stauifer. 25th— I preached in Liberty, from Jolm 
1 ; v. 16, 17 ; lodged at TTarneld" s. 26th— This forenoon at 
the Sulphur Springs, from Matth. 15 ; v. 28. At night at Sen- 
•env's. from Luke 13 ; v. 24. 27th- At Bishep'e. 2Stk— At 
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Sunday, March 1st— This forenoon I preached in Rod's 
church, from Matthew 15 ; v. 22. At night at Bensel's, from 
Luke 11 ; v. 21, 22, 23. 2d--This forenoon I preached in Alt- 
land's school-house ; at night at Nayser's. 3d— I preached at 
Thomas Long's, from 2d. Corinth. 4; v. 17. 4th— At Forden- 
baugh's. 5th— At Marsh's, from Luke 15, v. 22 ; staid for the 
night at Gogenour's. 6th— The appointment for this day had 
been neglected, so I rode to David Sneider's. 7th— I preached 
at G. Beshore's, from Romans 8 ; v. 14. 

Sunday 8th— This forenoon we had meeting at Hofstetter's ; 
at night at the Rocky Springs. 7th— At Gusman's. 10th— At 
Middlekauff's. 11th— I came to Hagers-town, thence to my 
son David's. 12th— I returned home. 

Sunday 15th— This forenoon I preached at Siadtler's. At 
night in Hagers-town. 

Sunday 22d— To-day I preached at Jacob Bowlus's, from 
Phillipians 1, v. 2. Rode to P. Kemp's, and tarried for the night. 
23d— I preached at Bovey's, on Fishing Creek, and lodged with 
Jacob Cronise. 24th— I preached at P. Sch's. 25th— In Liber- 
ty, from Luke 23, v. 27, 28 ; lodged at Sam's. 26th— I preach- 
ed in Westminster, from John 19, v. 17, 18 ; lodged with Mr. 
Sturd. 27th— This morning I had to ride 14 miles to my ap- 
pointment, preached from Luke 23, v. 39 to 43. 28th— Reach- 
ed Spangler's. 

Sunday 29th— This forenoon I spoke in Pigeon-hill church, 
from Luke 23, v. 39, 40. In the afternoon at Altland's, from 
Mark 15, v. 37 to 39 ; lodged at Naylor's. 30th-This fore- 
noon I preached here to a numerous congregation. In the af- 
ternoon I spoke at John Bull's, from Luke 24, v. 45, 46 , 47. 
The word made some impression : may it prove a lasting bless- 
ing to them. 31st— A heavy snow, about 18 inches, fell during 
the night, and it continued to snow until about mid-day, when 
it seemed to hold up. I therefore got my horse and set off on 
my way, had 12 miles to ride. Before I had progressed far, it 
began to storm again so powerfully that my horse could scarce- 
ly get along. I stopped for a little while at Br. Long's, fed my 
beast, and with some difficulty I at last reached my appointment, 
but owing to the severe weather and deep snow, no hearers at- 
tended. This day it is 35 years since I was married. Innu- 
merable are the blessings which we have since enjoyed, unwor- 
thy of the least of them. 

April 1st— Bless the Lord, this morning I enjoy the love of 
Jesus in my soul. The storm raged so violently during the 
night that the snow drifted together in banks, especially in long 
lanes. In some places it was as high as the top-rails of the fen- 
ces. I had 10 miles to ride to my appointment, do not recollect 
ever before to have had so much difficulty to get along, several 
times my horse was up to his breast in the snow. At times I 
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passage for my horse. In this situation I prayed to God fof 
strength to myself and the animal, and do sincerely believe the 
Lord answered my prayer, 1 was surprised at the energy with 
which my beast strove to overcome the obstacles in his way. 
On coming to a creek where the w T ater was frozen, the animal 
broke the ice with his feet, and carried me safe across, though the 
water was of considerable depth. I felt grateful to God lor my 
preservation, and shouted praises to God with a loud voice. At 
last I reached the place of my appointment, and found but one 
solitary individual who had come to meeting. I took some re- 
freshment and set out again to my next appointment. I had 9 
miles to ride, the roads were somewhat better, the snow having 
been broken. At night I reached J. G's. 2d— This day also 
but one neighbor came to meeting, I prayed with him and the 
family, and then pursued my course. During the day the depth 
of the snow was increased several inches, by the addition of an- 
other storm. 3d— This morning the sky was clear and the wea- 
ther very cold, had 15 miles to ride to my appointment, but did 
not reach the place at the appointed time on account of the state 
©f the weather. At night I reached David Sneider's, and rested 
remarkably well. 4th— I preached to a small congregation at 
Roth's, from Luke 24, V. 47. 

Sunday 5th— This forenoon I preached at J. Myer's, to a nu- 
merous and attentive congregation ; rode 7 miles and preached 
again, from Luke 24, v. 36. 6th— I had no appointment, visit- 
ed several families. The snow is still so deep, particularly in 
lanes where it is drifted, that I could but with difficulty get 
along. At one place I had to alight, lay down the fence and 
make my way through the field. I lodged for the night with 
J. H. fth-i preached here from John 20, v. 29. Sth-This 
forenoon I spoke at J. Creider's. At night in Chambersburg. 
9th— This forenoon I preached at Gusman's ; in the afternoon at 
Dinius's, from Matthew 15, v. 25 : may they never forget the 
impressions made. 10th— I spoke at Fried's, and also in Green- 
castle; lodged with Sloderbeck. 11th— I returned home, and 
found my family well. 

Sunday 12th— This forenoon I spoke at a meeting of the Hiver 
brethren, with great liberty. At night I preached in Hagers- 
town, and lodged at Jacob King's. 14th— I paid a visit to my 
children in Virginia, and staid with them during the week. 

Sunday 19th— This day I preached in Shepherds-town, in the 
Methodist meeting house. 

Sunday 26th— I preached at Huber's, in Frederick county. 

May 2d— This morning I left home for Lancaster ; came to 
Jacob Bowlus's, and tarried for the night. 3d— I preached at 
Fishing Creek, from Isaiah 25, v. 22 to 24. At night at P. 
Sch., from Luke 24, v. 47. 4th— This morning the good Lord 
remembered me in mercy and blessed my soul abundantly ; vis- 
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noon I preached in Liberty, in the new Methodist meeting house, 
from Matthew 3, v. 11, 12, 13. In the afternoon I baptised Ma- 
ria Diehl with water : may the Lord baptise her with the holy 

fhost. I lodged with Sam. 6th— I had my appointment in 
Westminster, but an error had been made as to the time, so but 
few attended. I held class meeting, rode to Sister ZollikofFer's } 
and staid for the night. 7th— I came to Bishop's, where I met 
Br. Geeting. He preached to a large assembly, from Psalm 6S 9 
v. 19. Towards evening Brs. Crum and Neuswander also arri- 
ed, all on their way to Conference. 6th— This day we had meet- 
ing not far from Hanover ; staid for the night at Spangler's, 
9th, and 

Sunday 10th— We had a Sacramental meeting. I preached 
from Matthew 25, v. 40. 11th— To-day we reached York. 
Br. Geeting preached here in the German Reformed church. 
I lodged with W. Bente. 12th— We arrived at Br. Herr's, 
where the Conference is to be held. 

13th— This forenoon the session of our Conference was open- 
ed with singing and praying as usual. The members present 
were examined, some other matters transacted, and at night we 
had a blessed meeting. 14th— This evening our Conference 
came to a close. I lodged with Chr. Herr, Jr. 15th— This day 
I visited my sisters in Lancaster. At night I preached at Dr. 
Brenneman's. 16th, and 

Sunday 17th— We had a Sacramental meeting at Abr. Herr ? & 
18th— I preached at Fick's, from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5. Rode to my 
brother's-in-law, Baer, and spoke from Luke 24, v. 47. 19th — 
I visited several friends and relatives, lodged with A. Kauffman. 
20th— I preached at J. Shupp's, from Matthew 15, v. 23 ; thk 
is a pious family, they received me and Br. Geeting in a very 
friendly manner. 21st— This day we came through Harrishurg 
and Carlisle, to Abr. Meyer's. 23d, and 

Sunday 24th— We held a Sacramental meeting at this place. 
I preached after Geeting, in the English language. 25th— We 
preached in Miller's church. The word spoken made consid- 
erable impression. Lodged with StaufTer. 26th— This forenoon 
we preached at the Rocky Springs; in the afternoon in Cham- 
bersburg. Lodged at Bauman's. 27th— This forenoon we 
preached in Green-castle. From thence 1 rode home, 17 miles, 
30th, and 

Sunday 31st— We held a Sacramental meeting at the Antie- 
tam ; we had a good time. Rode to Shepherds-town, and lodg- 
ed with my son Jacob. 

June 1st— This day I rode to my daughter's, near Martins- 
burg. 2d— To-day I came to Chr. Crum's. 3d— I rode m com- 
pany with several brethren to Senseny's, near Middle-tow a., 
where a meeting was appointed. Br. jEberhardt spoke first, 
then Holmes, an English Brother. Several persons were in 
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time with them as we possibly could spare, in prayer, we rode 
yet 10 miles to Funkhouser's, and preached to a very numerous 
congregation. 4th- To-day we rode about 40 miles to Romans'. 
On our arrival we found the house full of people, had a blessed 
meeting", and staid for the night. 5th— I rode home with Br. 
Daniel Strickler. 6th— A Quarterly meeting commenced at 
Peter Meyer's. I commenced the meeting by preaching from 
Matth. 15, v. 22. The Lord was present in his convicting and 
converting power. At night I preached at KaufFman 5 £, in the 
English language, from Luke 19, v. 5. 

Sunday 7th— A great many people were this day assembled. 
Br. Geeting spoke from 2d. Peter 1, v. 15, with uncommon 
power. I preached in the English language ; many of the hear- 
ers cried aloud for mercy, and some others were praising God 
and shouting for joy. 7th— This morning we held our Love- 
feast. Again a goodly number were in great distress, some 
found peace with God in the pardon of their sins. Rode fifteen 
miles to Jacob Brunk's, and staid for the night. 9th— This day 
we had meeting at Mr. Shauter's. 10th— At Rhineharfs. 11th 
—Br. Geeting preached in Woodstock in the afternoon, I spoke 
at night. We "lodged with Br. Zehring. 12th— We reached 
Abr. Neuswander's. 13th, and 

Sunday 14th— We held a Quarterly meeting. I preached in 
the English language, from Matthew 15, v. 22. At night I 
preached in Winchester, lodged with Mr. Miller. 15th— To- 
day I came to my son 5 s-in-law, and staid for the night. 16th— I 
came to my son Jacob's, in Shepherds-town. 20th— I returned 
home. 

Sunday 2Sih— This forenoon I preached in the old church, 
rode to Jacob Bowlus's and staid for the night. 29th— I had no 
appointment, visited several families, and lodged at the widow 
Remsberg ; s. 30th— I rode to J. Stauffer's. 

July 1st— This day I preached in Liberty. 2d— In Westmin- 
ster, lodged with J. Krebs. 3d— Returned home. 

Sunday 5th— I preached in Hagers-town. 

Sunday 12th— This forenoon I spoke at Wolgamot's, from 
Matthew 8, v. 35. In the afternoon I rode to Hagers-town. 
A Frenchman by the name of Simpson, preached here forme ; ! 
I exhorted after him. Lodged with Marieny. This week I 
assisted at home harvesting. 

Sunday 19th— This forenoon I preached at P, Stadtler's ; at 
night in Hagers-town. 25th— This morning I set out early and 
rode in company with Br. Hershey to attend a Quarterly meet- I 
ing at Fried's, in Pennsylvania. Br. Keller spoke first, I ex- 
horted after him. 

Sunday 26th— This morning I baptised two young ladies, Miss 
Susan and Ann Fried. So many people were this day assenv- I 
bled, that we were obliged to have our exercises of public wor- 1 
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Matthew 15, v. 27, 28. The word made great impression, and 
we had a melting time, a season of refreshing from the Lord. 
At night we had meeting in Green-castle ; 1 lodged at Sloder- 
beck's. 27th — I returned home. 

Sunday, August 2d — This forenoon I preached in Shank's 
church; in the afternoon 1 attended a funeral. 

Sunday 9th — T preached at Fetherhoff 's, from Luke 18, v, 
1 to 4 ; lodged with Chr. Shelly. 12th and 13th — I attended 
meeting at Hauser's and Shank's, as Thanksgiving days. 14th 
—I had meeting at the old church ; rode to John Huber's, and 
staid for the night. 15th — 1 came to a Quarterly meeting at 
Yost Herbaugh's ; I preached with uncommon liberty, from 
Psalm 40, v. 5 : bless the Lord, we had a good time. 

Sunday 16 th — A great many people were this day assembled ; 
Br. Geeting spoke in the German, I followed him in the En- 
glish language. The word wrought powerfully, many were 
convicted of their lost condition and cried for mercy : glory be 
to God. 17th — I returned home. 22d, and 

Sunday 23d — T attended a Methodist Quarterly meeting at 
Mr. Jones's ; Jefferson, Forrest, and Eberhardt were present. 
At night I preached in Williams-port, from Luke 19, v. 22. 
24th — This forenoon we had an excellent time on the Sacra- 
mental occasion ; many jumped and shouted for joy, others were 
crying for mercy. 2oth — I set out to a Camp-meeting in Vir- 
ginia ; came to Shepherds-town and lodged with my son. 28tfo 
— I reached Chr. Crum's. 27th — This day I arrived on the 
Camp-ground ; Br. Greentree preached. I exhorted after him, 
and had not spoken many minutes before the crying and lamen- 
tations all around the ground became so strong and loud, that 
my voice was lost and could no longer be distinguished in the 
general uproar. So many souls were in distress, that the cry, 
"Lord Jesus have mercy on me," could be heard not only in and 
throughout the congregation assembled at the stand, but for a 
considerable distance ail around the camp ground. The mourn- 
ers were crying in the woods, lamenting their sins; the general 
cry was, "Lord help, or I perish." 28th — This day also the 
power of God in the salvation of souls, was again wonderfully 
displayed ; many found peace with God, and (he pardon of their 
sins in the blood of the Lamb. 29th — I set out from the camp 
ground to attend a Quarterly meeting on Sleepy Creek ; had to 
ride about 25 miles. I found a great many people already as- 
sembled ; Br. Crum spoke first, I followed him. The Lord was 
present in power. 

Sunday 30th — This forenoon I addressed the congregation 
first, Br. McCallister, a Methodist preacher from North Caro- 
lina, followed me. When we had concluded the meeting, I rode 
with the last mentioned Brother back again to the Camp-meet- 
ing. 31st — We had the mcst powerful time I ever beheld; 
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September 1st — This forenoon the meeting was brought to a 
close ; with weeping eyes we shook hands and bid each other 
farewell. We parted perhaps to meet no more in this world, 
but I hope we will again in yonder bright mansions, where part- 
ing will be no more. I rode yet about 30 miles and lodged at 
a public house, where 1 rested very comfortably. 2d — All this 
day I rode over hills and valleys, through Springfield and Frank- 
lord ; at night I came to Joseph Crisop's, where I lodged. Du- 
ring the night we experienced a very severe thunder-storm ; 
the thunder and lightning was so severe, that the family arose 
from bed, and spent some time in singing and prayer. 3d — I 
again pursued my journey, rode all day across a very mountain- 
ous part of the country, stopped at a public house to get re- 
freshment for myself and beast. After we had rested for some 
time and recruited our strength, I setoff with an intention to 
reach Joseph Gundy's. When I arrived at the place where he 
formerly lived, I found that he had removed to the western coun- 
try, but his son-in-law lived at the place. Both the young peo- 
ple were rejoiced to see me, and entertained me with the great- 
est pleasure. In conversation they related to me that they had 
both got religion since I was here four years ago. Many oth- 
ers also said they were converted and experienced pardon of sin. 
4th — This morning I am unwell : Lord ! I pray thee to stand 
by me in mercy. Towards evening I reached Wegley's, and 
staid for the night. 5th — I rested here ; at night I preached in 
Berlin, at 'Squire Johnson's, from Luke 19 ; v. 22. 

Sunday 6th — I feel nothing better ; with difficulty and great 
exertion I tried to preach at Wegley's. In the afternoon 1 was 
so sick that I was obliged to lay down. The good people at- 
tended on me as much as they possibly could : may God reward 
them for it. 7th — This morning I felt somewhat better, did 
not consider it prudent to pursue my journey westward, so I 
set my face towards home. On the Allegany mountain I stop- 
ped at Stadtler's, fed my horse and took some refreshment. The 
landlord would receive no pay from me. JRode to Mr. Mand's, 
near Bedford, and lodged for the night. 8th — Was a rainy 
day ; the people requested me to stay and preach to them, say- 
ing they would soon send information through the neighbor- 
hood. I consented, and in a short time a considerable number 
assembled ; I preached to them as well as I could, from Matth. 
15, v. 23. Towards evening 1 arrived at Matthias Smidt's. 
9th — This morning I was somewhat better, rode all day alone 
about 40 miles, and lodged with Abr. Meyer, near McConnells- 
town. 10th — I reached home ; my companion had been sick 
during my absence, with the fever, but thank God, she is now 
on the recovery. 

Sunday 13th — I preached at Hauser's meeting house, from 
Psalm 146, v. 8. 
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S9, v. 9. 22d — I attended another funeral, and spoke from Re- 
velation 21, v. 6, 7, 8. 26th — I rode to Jacob Bowlus's, to a 
Quarterly meeting. I delivered the first discourse with great 
liberty, others followed me ; we had a good time. 

Sunday 27th — -This forenoon after Love- feast, Br. Geeting 
preached first; I spoke after him, from Matthew 24, v. 39. We 
administered the Lord's Supper, and had truly a blessed meet- 
ing. 29th — I set out for Virginia, reached Chr. Crum's, and 
staid for the night. 30th — I rode in company with Br. Crum 
to Mr. Roth's, and preached from Psalm 40, v. 6. Rode ten 
miles farther to Chr. Funkhouser's, where [ preached to a nu- 
merous congregation, from Hebrews 2, v. 3. 

October 1st — I preached at A. Kauffman's, from Matthew 
15, v. 20. 2d — To-day I heard the celebrated Lorenzo Dow 
preach in Woodstock, from Malachi 4, v. 2. I rode 25 miles 
with him to a Camp-meeting ; here he preached at candle-light 
and at sun- rise in the morning. 3d, and 

Sunday 4th — We had a Quarterly meeting at Homans's ; I 
preached from Psalm 146, v. 7, 8, 9. The grace of God wrought 
powerfully among the people : bless the Lord! 5th — To-day 
we closed our meeting, and I returned again to the Camp-meet- 
ing. At night I tried to preach from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5 ; it was 
a glorious time ; singing, praying, and shouting continued dur- 
ing the whole night. 6th— This evening we had meeting at 
Shangpeter's ; I spoke from Luke 19, v. 10. 7th — To-day we 
reached Peter Meyer's, and had a blessed meeting. 8th — ! 
preached at P. Dider's, from John 1, v. 11, and staid for the 
night. 9th — We reached John Shuey's. 10th — Our Quarter- 
ly meeting commenced here ; I spoke from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5 ; 
many were convicted of sin : O ! that they may never forget it. 

Sunday 11th — A great congregation was assembled. After 
Love-feast I addressed them from Isaiah 12, v. 1 to 5 ; Br. Lam- 
bert, a Methodist preacher followed me. I think this meeting 
was not in vain ; may it prove a lasting blessing to many. At 
night I preached in Middlebrook, from Psalm 146, v. 8, and 
lodged with Bernard Lauman. 12th — I preached at Brobeck's, 
from Matthew 5, v. 4, 5. 13th — We had meeting at Heffner's, 
lodged with Dider. 14th — I preached at Peter Meyer's, from 
Luke 18, v. 29, 30 ; we had a blessed time. 15th — I spoke at 
Homans', from Psalm 126. 16th — At Hack man's, from John 
15, v. 24. At least one soul was brought into the fold of Jesus, 
17th, and 

Sunday 18th— We had a Sacramental meeting at Senseny's, 
near Middle-town ; I spoke from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10 ; Br. 
Phelps, a Methodist preacher, followed me : the Lord was pleas- 
ed to bless us abundantly. At night I preached in Newtown, 
lodged with Mr. Marker. 19th — I came to my son's-in-law, 
and staid for the night. 20th — I tarried with my son Jacob, in 
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h not well ; many persons in the neighborhood are sick, and 
some have died since I left home. 22d and 23d — I remained at 
home. 24th — I attended a Quarterly meeting at Jacob Thom- 
as's ; at night I spoke from Matthew 5, v. 8. 

Sunday 25th — This morning I set out before day to attend a 
meeting at Geris's church, a new building. Several preachers 
were expected, but ncne beside myself attended. I spoke to a 
numerous assembly, from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10, in the Ger- 
man, and from Psalm 146, v. 8, in the English language. This 
is the first time that the w ill of God is proclaimed and made 
known in this house : Lord grant that it may prove a blessing 
unto all that were present. 26th — I attended a funeral and spoke 
from Romans 8, v. 14. 31st, and 

Sunday, November 1st — We had a Quarterly meeting in Ha- 
gers-town. I spoke from Isaiah 12, v. 1, 2, 3 ; lodged with 
Kaufroih. 

Sunday 8th — This forenoon I preached at P. Stadtler's ; zi 
night in Hagers-town, lodged with Jacob King. 12th — To- 
day I preached at Krebs's. 13th — This morning I felt my soul 
drawn out in prayer, for a deeper work of grace in my heart. 
Arrived at Bishop's, and preached to a little flock, from Psalm 
146, v. 9. 14th — I came through Hanover and lodged with 
Spangler, in York county. 

Sunday 15th — This forenoon I preached in Roler's school- 
house, from Isaiah 12, v. 1,2,3; at night at Bensel's, from 
Psalm 146, v. 4, 5. 16th — I visited W. Bentz, and preached 
at Naylor's. 17th — I spoke in Rcler's school-house, lodged for 
the night with the Rev. Mr. Edinger. We had a long conver- 
sation on the subject of experimental religion, but we were not 
altogether of one mind. Among other things, he was of opin- 
ion that no person could be made free from sin until death ; that 
sin and grace were necessary to preserve believers in humility. 
This I could not admit : may the Lord grant us both a more 
correct knowledge of the doctrine of the bible. 18th— To-day f 
rode with Edinger to Mr. Adam Ernst's, and staid for the night. 
19tli — This forenoon I preached here in a school-house, from 
Psalm 146, v. 8. We rode together to Bermodshin's church, 
where I spoke from Romans 8, v. 14, and lodged with Adam 
Jacki. 20th — -This morning I set out very early, rode 45 miles, 
and arrived at home greatly fatigued. 

Sunday 22d — This day I preached in Geris's new church. 

Sunda;v 29th — This forenoon I had meeting at Palmer's ; at 
night at Ewi's. 

December 1st — We had meeting at Stonebraker*s. 2d— At 
my house. 3d — At Eberhardt's. 5th, and 

'Sunday 6th — We had a Quarterly meeting at Stadtler's. 12th 
— This evening I spoke at Keller's. 

Sunday 13th— This forenoon I preached at Beshore's; marri- 
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and staid for the night. 14th — I returned home, and found my 
family well. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon I preached in Shank's church, 
Sunday 27th — I spoke at P. Stadtler's, from Isaiah 9, v. 6,7 ; 
at night we had meeting at A. Kaufman's, Br. David Sneider 

E reached, and I exhorted after him. 28th — This evening we 
ad a blessed meeting in Hagers-town, lodged with Marteny. 
January 1st— This forenoon we had meeting in Shank's 
church; at night at my house. 2d — I set out on the circuit, 
rode as far as Valentine Doub's, and staid for the night. 

Sunday 3d — This forenoon I preached at Jacob Bowlus's, 
from Isaiah 61, v. 2, 3 ; at night I preached at P. Kemp's, from 
Isaiah 12, v. 2, 3. 4th — -This day I visited several families in 
Frederick-town, lodged with sister Snack ; her husband had di- 
ed since I had been here last. 5th — I rode to John StaufFer's. 6th 
— I preached in Liberty. 7th — At the Sulphur Springs. 8th — 
At Bishop's. 9th — At Jacob Ruber's, lodged with H. Fisseh 
Sunday 10th — This forenoon I preached m Rhodes' church ; 
at night at Spangler's, from Luke 2, v. 27, 28. 11th— At Nay- 
lor's, from Isaiah 12; v. 1, 2, 3. In class meeting we received 
a special blessing. 12th — This morning I met Br. Sneider at 
Roler's school-house. He spoke first, I exhorted after him. 
We rode to Fordenbaugh's ; here I preached from Matthew 5, 
v. 28, but could hardly get along : may God pardon my igno- 
rance and inability, and grant me more grace, for Jesus' sake, 
that my silly preaching may not prove a reproach on the good 
cause, nor be a stumbling block to any. 13th — I preached at 
Kauffman's, from Matthew 15, v. 24. 14th — I came to J. 
Marsh's, but found no appointment made ; rode to Gogenour's, 
and staid for the night. 15th — I preached at Weber's, a Meth- 
odist Brother named Hunter, followed me. 16th — This morn- 
ing I rode in company with Br. Hunter, to Carlisle. W^e vis- 
ited a criminal in prison, who is under sentence of death ; we 
talked with him a considerable time. At last his heart was soft- 
ened, he began to shed tears in profusion ; we then prayed with 
him, and left him in a state of contrition : may God deepen the 
work of grace and repentance in his soul, and have mercy on 
him, for Jesus' sake. At night I preached at Abr. Meyer's. 

Sunday 17th — This forenoon I preached at Heik's, from Isa- 
iah 61, v. 3 ; in the evening at Sneider's. 18th — I preached at 
Neustetter's, from Psalm 146, v. 9. 19th — At Mr. Wagen- 
runner's, from the same words. 20th— At the Rocky Springs. 
21st — At FetherhofF's, in the fore.ioen ; at Dinius's, in the eve- 
ning. 22d — At Fried's, from Isaiah 61, v. 3; rode to Sloder- 
beck's, and tarried for the night. 23rd — Was a very wet day , 
lodged with my son David. 

Sunday 24th — This day I preached at P. Stadtler's, lodged 
with Adam Wagner. 25th— I returned home. 27th — To-day 
I attended a funeral. 28th — We had. meeting at my house. 

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29th — I rode in company with Br. Sneider to Andrew Smidt*s # 
and staid for the night. 

Sunday 31st — This forenoon we preached to a very numerous 
congregation ; at night we had meeting at Peter Kemp's. 

February 1st, 1808— This day I am 59 years old. O ! that 
I had spent my days more to the glory of God. O Lord Jesus I 
grant me grace that I may live the few remaining days of my 
life to the glory of thy name. Came to Frederick-town, and 
had meeting at the widow Byerley's. 2d — This forenoon we 
preached at John Snack's ; at night at Remsberg's. 3d — To- 
day I preached in Liberty, from Psalm 34 y v. 9. We had a 
good time, several mourners came forward to be prayed with, 
crying with a loud voice for mercy ; others were rejoicing in 
the God of their salvation, and were clapping their hands, jump- 
ing and shouting for joy. And yet others were surprised; won- 
dering and saying one to another, "what shall this be?" The 
people entreated us to make another appointment, but our time 
would not permit us to do so. Rode to J. S's., and staid for the 
night. 4th — This forenoon we had meeting at the Sulphur 
Springs ; in the evening at Benedum's. 5th — W e preached in 
the forenoon at Bishop's ; at night at Spangler's. 

Sunday 7th — This forenoon we preached in Rod's church ; 
at night in the Methodist meeting house in York. The people 
got so happy that they praised God with a loud voice. My soul 
was also blessed : glory to God. Lodged with W. Bentz. 8th 
— To-day we preached at Naylor's. 9th — I preached at Mr. 
Bull's, from John 11, v. 43, 44. 10th— At Fordenbaugh's, 
from Psalm 146, v. 8. After meeting had concluded, Br. Jo- 
seph Hoffman arrived; we rode together to Lewistown, whe^e 
I spoke from John 3, v. 17, 18 ; lodged with Mr. Kauffman. 
12th — I preached at Marsh's, staid for the night at Gogenour's. 
13th — We had a blessed meeting at Weber's ; in the evening at 
Abr. Meyer's. 

Sunday 14th — This forenoon I preached at David Sneider's* 
from John 11, v. 43, 44. loth — f preached at Rod's. 16th — 
This forenoon I spoke at Oberly's; in the evening at Shilling^ 
from Psalm 40, v. 1, 2, 3. 17th— At the Rocky Springs. 18th 
— 1 preached at Gusman's. O Lord! if it is thy will that I 1 
shall preach thy gospel, then grant me power and unction from 
above to declare thy counsel, and make me an instrument in thy 
hands, that sinners may be converted and backsliders reclaimed. 
At night I preached at A. Bauman's, from 1st. Peter 1, v. 5. 
19th — I spoke at Fried's, from John 4, v. 29 ; at night in Grc en- 
castle. 20th — In Hagers-town. 

Sunday 21st — This forenoon I preached at Stadtler's ; in the 
afternoon I returned home. This week I remained at home ; 
I tried to procure one of my Brethren to go around the circuit 
for me, but did not succeed ; all denied my request. 27th — I 
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Sunday 28th— This forenoon I preached in the old churchy 
from John 4, v. 42 ; in the afternoon I spoke at John Huber's, 
and staid for the night. 29th — I rode all day alone, across the 
South mountain ; though solitary in this wilderness, I felt my- 
self happy in the presence of the Lord. At night I preached at 
Snack's. 

March 1st — This forenoon I rode to Remsberg's, where I met 
Br. Jacob Bowlus's ; in the afternoon we rode to Stauffer's, and 
tarried for the night. 2d — We held meeting in Liberty, lodg- 
ed with Br. Hynson. 3d— To-day we preached at the Sulphur 
Springs, staid for the night at Senseny's. 4th — This day we 
preached at Bishop's, from Acts 3, v. 19, 20. 5th — This mor- 
ning I feel a sincere desire to love God with a perfect heart ; 
preached at night at Henry Fussel's, from 2d. Peter 1, v. 5, 6. 

Sunday 6th — This forenoon we preached here in the church ; 
Br. Bow hi s spoke from Psalm 146, v. 8 ; I followed him, from 
Acts 16, v. 30. In the afternoon I attended a funeral; rode to 
W. Bentz's, in York, and preached at night in the German 
and English languages. 7th — This forenoon we paid a visit of 
condolence to the widow of the late Rev. Mr. Zehring. One 
of the daughters appears to be seeking the pearl of great price : 
may she soon find it and be truly converted to God. In the 
evening we had meeting at Lederer's. 8th — We preached at 
Naylors. 9th — At , Roler's school-house. 10th — This fore- 
noon at Fordenbaugh's ; at night at KauiFman's, from Psalm 
146, v. 8. 11th— At Marsh's, in the forenoon ; at Gogenour's, 
in the evening. 12th — To-day we had meeting at Weber's ; 
arrived at Abr. Meyer's. 

Sunday 13th — This forenoon Br. Bowlus preached here, from 
Phillippians 2, v. 13; at night I spoke at Sneider's, from He- 
brews 12, v. 14, 15. This was a blessed meeting, many were 
jh distress and prayed for mercy. 14th — This evening we had 
meeting at Roth's ; I spoke from Luke 19, v. 10. 15th — I 
preached from John 11, v. 43, 44, at John Meyer's ; many were 
broken hearted and prayed with weeping eyes for mercy : may 
God answer their prayers. By candle-light we had meeting at 
Rodenbaugh's ; here also the power of God was visibly dis- 
played in the conviction and conversion of sinners. 16th — I 
preached at the Rocky Springs, from John 7, v. 37, 38. The 
word spoken made but little impression. 17th — This forenoon 
we preached at Fetherhoff's ; by candle-light at Ban man's ; 
at both places very little impression was made. 18 th — To-day 
I preached at Fried's, from John 5, v. 12 ; at night we had 
meeting at Sloderbeck's. I spoke from Hebrews 4 ; v. 16 ; 
lodged with Mr. Gloss. 19th — This evening we reached Pe- 
ter Stadtler's. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon we had a blessed meeting here ; 
at night Br. Bowlus preached in Hagers-town, from John 7, 
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veral sick persons in town, lodged with my son David. 22d— I 
returned home, 26th — I left home and rode to Virginia, to see 
my daughter. 

Sunday 27th — -We had meeting here ; Br. William Green 
preached here this forenoon ; in the afternoon we had meeting 
in BuckleVtown. 

April 1st— I returned home. 2d — This day I was in II a- 
gers-town. 

Sunday 3d — This day I preached in Geris's church, from John 
4, v. 43, 44 \ in the afternoon I attended a funeral and spoke 
from Psalm 146, v. 8, 9. 8th — I set out again on the circuit ; 
came this evening to Yost Herbaugh's, and staid for the night. 
9th — I rode about 40 miles to Spangler's. 

Sunday 10th— This is an uncommon cold morning for this 
season of the year ; last night the water was frozen in the buck- 
ets standing in the kitchen. I preached this forenoon in Roth's 
church, from John 4, v. 43 ; in the afternoon I rode 16 miles 
to Bishop's. 11th — This evening I lodged with Kreb's. 12th 
— I returned home. 14th — I rode 20 miles to a meeting, and 
preached from Luke 22, v. 61, 62 ; Brs. Geeting and Bowlus 
were present. 15th — To-day Br. Geeting spoke with power 
and grace ; we administered the Sacrament : bless the Lord 
for all his goodness and mercies. Rode yet 11 miles, and lodg- 
ed at a public house. 16th — We rode 38 miles to Baltimore ; 
I lodged Avith father Otterbein. 

Sunday 17th — This forenoon Br. Geeting preached, I gave 
an exhortation ; Otterbein and Geeting administered the Sa- 
crament. In the afternoon I preached from Psalm 146, v. 8 ; 
at night we had meeting at Bender's. 18th— This forenoon I 
spoke from Psalm 8, v. 5, with more liberty than yesterday ; in 
the evening we had meeting at Smith's. 19th — To-day we left 
the city and lodged with Mr. Sneider. 20th — We came through 
Frederick-town, staid for the night with Jacob Bowlus. 21st 
— This forenoon we preached in Middle-town, and returned 
home. 

Sunday 24th — This forenoon I preached at Hauser's ; in the 
afternoon at Geeting's. 

May 1st— I preached in the new church. 4th — In Middle- 
town. 5th — This morning I rode with Br. Hershey to Peter 
Kemp's, where we met Br. Geeting ; rode together to Rems- 
berg's, and tarried for the night. 6th — We rode 28 miles and 
preached at Bishop's, in Little's-town. 7th — This morning 
we rode 17 miles to a Quarterly meeting ; Geeting spoke first, 
Hershev followed him. In the evening I spoke from Psalm 
144, v. 3. 

Sunday 8th — This forenoon we had a very numerous con- 
gregation ; Geeting addressed them first, from Colossians 1, v. 
21, 22 ; I followed him, but was presently so overcome by pity 
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York ; Br. Greeting preached at night in the German Reform- 
ed church. 10th — We reached Chr. Herr's, and tarried for the 
night. 11th— I visited my sisters in Lancaster, and lodged 
with Chr. Hershey. 12th — This day I visited several old friends 
and lodged with my brother-in-law. 14th, and 

Sunday 15th — We had a Sacramental meeting at Chr. Herr's. 
We had a remarkably happy time ; I preached this forenoon 
from Psalm 146, v. 7, 8 ; many were convicted of sin, and I 
trust some happily converted. 16th— I visited several families 
and lodged with Br. Lang. 17th — This day a Sacramental 
meeting commenced at Chr. Hershey's ; I baptised 8 persons 
in the Conestoga ; at night 1 preached from Matthew 5, v. 3 to 
7, exercised some time in prayer, and washed each other's feet. 
Many Brothers and Sisters were so blessed, that they jumped 
about, praising God and shouting for joy. 18th — This morning 
we held our Love-feast ; it was a gracious time. After meet- 
ing closed, I rode to Musselman-s, and staid for the night. 19th 
— We set out for home, reached Gettysburg and lodged with 
Mr. Hagg, who entertained us very friendly. 20th — We re- 
turned home. 21st — This day Br. Hoffman preached at our 
house. 

Sunday 22d — This forenoon I spoke in Funks- town, from 
Psalm 146, v. 8, 9. 23d — I set out to the Conference, in Vir- 
ginia; came as far as Shepherds-town, and staid for the night 
at my son's j here I had an opportunity to see an Elephant, an 
animal that I had never seen before. 24th — To-day we reach- 
ed Winchester, preached from Zephania 1, v. 12; lodged with 
Mr. Kurtz. 25th — This morning our Conference commenced; 
the Brethren were assembled at Senseny's. After singing and 
prayer, the members present were examined. 26th— This 
forenoon we had preaching ; the Conference met again in the 
afternoon. 27th — This day the session of the Conference clo- 
sed. 23th, and 

June 1st — To-day I returned home. 4th — I set out to the 
Quarterly meeting at the Antietam ; Joseph Hoffman delivered 
the first sermon, from Isaiah 43, v, 18, 19, 20; I followed him. 

Sunday 5th — A vast multitude of people were this day assem- 
bled ; Geeting spoke first, then Chr. Smidt. Many tears were 
shed, and we had a good time. 6th — I preached at Hauser's, 
and returned home. 

Sunday 12th- -This forenoon I preached Ttt Stadtler's, from 
John 3,v. 16, 17. 13th — I set out for Redstone. In Hagers- 
town I met Br. Geeting, my travelling companion ; rode to 
Zeller's, and tarried for the night. 14th— We travelled through 
McConnells-town, and lodged at a public house kept by Mr. 
Hill. 15th — This day we reached Matthias Smidt's, 4 miles 
from Bedford, where we tarried for the night. 16th — We came 
to Michael Sneider's, in Somerset county. 17th- -We lodged 
at Bonnet's. 18th— We came to Br. Draksel's, in Westmore- 



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land, and through his persuasion, tarried with him for the night* 

Sunday 19th— We had meeting in Mount-pleasant ; Brother 
Geeting spoke from these words : "J am the wa) r , the truth and 
the life." In the afternoon I preached at John DraksePs* Jr., 
from Psalm 146, v. 8, 9. 20th — This forenoon we had meet- 
ing at Walter's ; in the afternoon I spoke at Swartz's, from 1st. 
Peter 1> v. 19 ; lodged here for the night. 21st — This day we 
preached in Greensburg, in the Court-house ; Geeting preach- 
ed in the German, myself in the English language. \Ve took 
our dinner at Pittals ; rode 8 miles and preached at Henry Wol- 
gamot's, from Romans 8, v. 14. Here the power of God came 
among us, and was revealed in a signal manner : unto him be 
all the glory* 22d — We rode about 20 miles, crossed the Mo- 
nongahela,came through Robstown and Williams-port ; preach- 
ed at Stecker's to a numernus congregation. 23d — I preached 
at Pigeon creek, from Matthew 15, v. 22, 23; at night we had 
meeting at Wyandt's, I spoke from Hebrews 12, v. 15. Here 
we had a powerful time. 24th— We had a blessed meeting at 
Eortsfield. 25th — To-day a Sacramental meeting commenced 
in Mount-pleasant; Conrad Pfirsing spoke first, I followed him. 
At night I preached at Oberholtzer's, from Matthew 15, v. 22. 

Sunday 26th — This was a blessed day unto many souls, a great 
many people were assembled ; the Lord owned the word deliv- 
ered in his name ; we lodged at Br. DraksePs. 27th — We tra- 
velled into Liganore Valley, and held meeting at Boyer's. 28th 
— This forenoon we preached in a church ; in the afternoon on 
Indian creek, at a meeting house called Good Hope. I spoke 
from John 4, v. 29 ; lodged with Mr. Manark. 29th— This 
forenoon we crossed Laurel hill, and preached at Wyandt's ; in 
the afternoon I preached at old Mr. Weimer's, from John 3, v. 
14, 15 ; rode 5 miles to Weimer's, Jr. and staid for the night. 
30th — This forenoon we preached in German and English ; rode 
in the afternoon to Somerset, and lodged with J. Sneider. 

July 1st — This forenoon we preached here in the Court-house; 
in the afternoon I rode to Berlin, and lodged with Wegley. 2d 
— A Sacramental meeting commenced at Jacob Blauck's, about 
a mile and a half from Berlin ; Christian Berger preached first, 
I followed him and spoke from Psalm 126, v. 5, 6 ; at candle- 
light Br. Geeting preached in Berlin, in the German Reform- 
ed church. We lodged at 'Squire Johnson's. 

Sunday 3d — Tc*day a great many people were assembler] ; 
in Love-feast only a few expressed the sentiments of their hearts. 
This means of grace is yet a strange thing in these parts ; I 
preached from Hebrews 2, v. 3 ; the word spoken made consid- 
erable impression, several cried aloud. At the commemoration 
of the dying love of Jesus, the hearts of the people were still 
more broken, and we had a blessed time. At 4 o'clock Br. 
Geeting preached once more in Berlin ; we lodged at Wegley's. 
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for the night. 5th — To-day we preached in a church about 5 
miles from Bedford ; at night we had a blessed meeting at Mat- 
thias Smidt's. 6th — This morning we took our breakfast with 
Mr. Knoblauch, in Bedford ; rode 32 miles to McConnells- 
town, and preached at Mr. Grus's. We had a tolerable con- 
gregation, but the word did not make any impression. 7th — • 
This day we reached my son David's, where we tarried for the 
night. 8th— This day I returned home, found my family well, 
and busily engaged in harvest. 

Sunday 10th — I rode to Hagers-town, Enoch George was to 
preach here, but owing to indisposition he did not attend, so I 
had to preach in his place. I spoke from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 
10 ; at night I returned home. 1 1th — I received the intelligence 
that Jacob Sherer had departed this life, after an indisposition 
of but a few hours. O ! on how brittle a thread hangs our ex- 
istence. 12th— This day I preached his funeral sermon ; a great 
many persons had assembled. 

Sunday 17th— This forenoon I preached at Hauser's. 

Sunday 24th— I spoke at Samuel Bechtel's, from Matthew 
5, v. 3 to 6. 30th, and 

Sunday 31st— A Quarterly meeting commenced at P. Stadt- 
ler's ; to all appearance it was a blessed meeting. 

August 1st— I returned home. 2d— Rode with Br. Hoffman 
to Shepherds-town. 3d— Paid a visit to the Rev. Mr. Meyer, 
a pious young man ; rode to John Hoffman's, and tarried for the 
night. 4th— We had a day of Thanksgiving and prayer ; I 
preached at Schnebly's, from Gallatians 6, v. 7, 8, 9. 11th— 
This morning I left home in company with Br. Hershey; preach- 
ed at the old church and rode to Peter Kemp's. 12th— We 
reached Br. Bishop's, in Little' s-town. 13th— We came ta 
Henry Baer's, on the Codorus, and lodged with him, 

Sunday 14th— This forenoon I spoke here, from Romans 8 S 
v. 19, to a considerable congregation, but the word made but 
little impression ; rode to Henry Stickler's, where we were ve- 
ry friendly received. 15th— We had a blessed meeting at Chr. 
Herr's ; rode to Lancaster, and paid a visit to my sister Anna, 
who has been confined to her bed six weeks, and it is thought 
she will not recover ; her disease appears to be the consumption. 
I conversed with her a considerable time, on the great change 
which she would soon have to make, and was rejoiced to hear 
the expression of a total submission and perfect resignation to 
the will of God from her lips, to which was added a hope of an- 
other and a better existence. 16th— We had meeting at Chris- 
tian Herr's, visited several friends and relatives, and lodged with 
my brother-in-law, Baer. 17th— This day I also spent in vis- 
iting my relations, and am sorry to say, the greater part of them 
are yet totally ignorant of experimental religion. 18th— Re- 
turned again to my sister Anna's, in Lancaster ; found her very \/ 
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Br. Geeting ; we had a blessed meeting ; I lodged with Abra- 
ham Herr. 19th— Preached this forenoon at M. Meyer's; at 
night at Lang's. 20th— Our Sacramental meeting commenced 
at Hershey's ; at 4 o'clock I preached at Bauman's, and lodged 
with Christian Rohrer. 

Sunday 21st— We had a blessed time; Br. Geeting spoke 
first, other brethren followed him. The Lord was present in his 
convicting and converting power. 22d.- Preached this forenoon 
at Felix Lichte's, near Lebanon, from Jeremiah 48, v. 11; at 
night Br. Geeting preached in the German Reformed church in 
Shanzentown. 23d— This forenoon we had a very joyful meet- 
ing at Elleberger's ; in the afternoon T spoke at Stouffer's, from 
1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 24th— This forenoon we held a meet- 
ing at Huber's, on Spring creek ; by candle-light at Riegel's, 
where we lodged for the night. 25th— This forenoon I spoke 
at John Neidig's, from Psalm 39, v. 5, 6, 7 ; at night Brother 
Geeting preached in Harrisburg; we lodged at Mr. Gloss's. 
26th— To-day I preached in Halifax, from John 3, v. 16, 17 ; 
lodged with Daniel Miller. 27th, and 

Sunday 28th— We had a Quarterly meeting at Br. Hoffman's, 
in Fautz's Valley ; I spoke in the English language, we had a 
blessed time. 29th— Preached at Abraham Meyer's. 30th— 
At David Sneider's. 31st, and 

September 1st— We had a Sacramental meeting at Oberly's; 
this was truly a blessed time for many souls ; some were so 
happy that they cried aloud and shouted for joy ; others were 
happily converted to God : unto him be all the glory. We rode 
yet 7 miles, and lodged with Schnebly. 2d— Rode through 
Chambersburg, Green-castle, and lodged with my son David. 
3d— I returned home. 

Sunday 4th— I attended a Quarterly meeting at Hagers-town; 
Br. Enoch George preached first, I exhorted after him ; we 
had a happy season. 

Sunday 11th— I preached again in Hagers-town, lodged with 
Jacob King. 16th— Arrived at Br. Duckwalt's, in Virginia, 
where I met several brethren from Maryland. 17 th, and 

Sunday 18th— We had a Quarterly meeting on Sleepy creek; 
a great many people were colLected. I spoke from 1st. Chron- 
icles 4, v. 10; it was a blessed time; rode home with Henry 
Reiner. 19th— Reached my son's-in-law. 20th— Returned 
home. 

Sunday 25th — Attended a Quarterly meeting at Jacob Bow- 
lus's. 26th — I set off for Baltimore, in company with Br. Bow- 
lus, came to Frederick-town, and staid witn Sister Byerly. 

October 1st — This evening we reached Baltimore, and lodg- 
ed with Mr. Foltz. 

Sunday 2d — Brother Bowlus preached this forenoon, Otter- 
bein and myself administered the Sacrament ; in the afternoon 
I spoke from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10 ; at night we had meeting 
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Sunday 9th — This forenoon I preached at Hauser's ; in the 
afternoon in Funks-town. 

Sunday 16th — I attended a Quarterly meeting at Jaeob Tho- 
mas's, in Frederick county. 

Sunday 23d— This forenoon I preached at Fried's with great 
liberty ; at night we had meeting at John Creider's. 

Sunday 30th — Preached at Fishing Creek, from Luke 19, 
v. 10 ; lodged with Sister Remsberg. 31st — 1 preached in 
Frederick -town ; lodged with Sister Byerly. 

November 1st— I returned home. 5th, and 

Sunday 6th — We had a Sacramental meeting at C. Kemp's; 
I spoke from Psalm 32, v. 29 ; it was a blessed time, lodged 
with F. Hoffman. 

Sunday 13th — I was at home. 16th — Preached at Schneb^- 
ly's, from Matthew 5 X v. 6. 19th, and 

Sunday 20th — I attended a Methodist Quarterly meeting ; Br., 
Jefferson spoke first, I followed him, and spoke from Luke 17,.. 
v. 13. The word spoken made considerable impression ; sev- 
eral cried for mercy, others were praising God with a loud voice. 
Br. Enoch George and Reed" were present. 

Sunday 27th — Preached this forenoon in Shank's church ; in 
the afternoon at Schnebly's, lodged with Br. Witter. 28tl*— - 
We had meeting in Middle-town ; several persons were con- 
victed and in great distress. We prayed with them, and in a 
short time several found peace with God, and shouted glory to 
the most blessed Redeemer with all their power. 

December 1st — I rode to Virginia, and lodged with my son 
Jacob. 2d— 1 visited my daughter. 3d— I rode to a Quarterly 
meeting in Buckle's-tow r n ; Br. Jefferson preached first with 
great power, from Ephesians I, v. 13, 14, I followed him from 
1st. Corinth. 4, v. 10, with considerable liberty. 

Sunday 4th — A great many people were assembled ; Brother 
Reynolds spoke from 2d. Timothy 2, v. 12, with uncommon 
grace and power ; it was a good time unto me, and I have no- 
doubt, unto many others. For several days I visited divers fa- 
milies in this section of country, exhorting and praying with 
them. 8th — I returned home. 9th — Attended the funeral of 
old Mr. Dumas. 

Sunday 11th — Preached a funeral again on the same burying 
ground ; had to stay at home on account of a sore leg. 

Sunday 18th— This day and nearly the whole of this week I 
had to remain at home. 

Sunday 25th, and Monday 26th— We had a Sacramental 
meeting at John Huber's ; I spoke from the words, "Wilt thou 
be made whole." Br. Hoffman and Enoch George were pres- 
ent; we had a powerful time. 31st — I rode to Loudoun coun- 
ty, Virginia ; at night I preached at Henry Frey's, to a large 
congregation, in the German and English languages ; we had, 
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Sunday, January 1st, 1809- -To-day I preached^ at PliiliV 
Frey's, to an attentive congregation ; glory be to God, I believe- 
it was not in vain, 2d— I returned home : bless the Lord, O my 
soul ! for all his goodness and mercy which I have enjoyed at 
his hands during the year which is past? and gone. 

Sunday 8th — Preached at Worman's in Frederick county, 
from Luke % v. 25. 9th — Rode to Virginia. 10th — Returned 
home. 14th — This evening I preached at Ruber's. 

Sunday 15th-- We had a blessed meeting at ShevolPs. 16th 
— I visited Br. Forrest, who is very ill ; prayed with him and 
returned home. 19th — I preached in Hagers-town. 21st — I 
made preparations for a journey ; at night I preached at J. Her- 
shey's, from Psalm 146, v. 8, 9. 

Sunday 22d-- This mcrning I set out early, rode 13 miles t<y 
Jacob Bowlus's, and spoke from Romans 8, v. 17; rode to Fred- 
erick-town, met the class at Sister Byerly's, and staid for the 
night. 23d — This forenoon I preached at John Cronise's, rode 
to Weller's and staid for the night. 24th — I came to Yost Her- 
feaugb'sj the weather is so severe, that ice was frozen at my 
eye-lids, when I reached the house. 25th — The weather con- 
tinues very cold ; rede 10 miles to Krebs's, where an appoint - 
ment had been made for the Methodist circuit preacher, The 
people had collected, but the preacher did not come. I was re- 
quested to speak in his place, which I did in my weak and fee- 
ble manner, apparently to great satisfaction ; I also led the class,, 
and believe every soul received a blessing. 26th— The cold 
weather has somewhat abated. Rode to Emmittsburg, and 
lodged with Mr. Kalb. 27th— I rode to Little's-town, preached 
at Bishop's, to a numerous congregation. 28th— I reached 
Spangler's, where I met Br. Joseph Hoffman on his way from> 
Baltimore. 

Sunday 29th— This morning I felt truly thankful to God for 
his continued mercies ; preached at Roth's school-house, from 
Romans 8, v. 17. The word did not appear to make the desired 
impression : may the Lord have mercy and pity my inability to 
declare his counsel and preach his gospel; at night Br. Hoffman 
preached in York, in the Court-house ; I lodged with Br. Bentz, 
30th— We visited several families in town; at night I preached 
at Naylor's. 31st— This forenoon we had meeting at Bull's ; at 
night at Ph. Hoffman's. 

February 1st— This day I am 60 years old: Lord Jesus! as- 
sist me with thy grace to live the few remaining days of my life, 
to thy name's glory . Preached this evening at Thomas Long's. 
2d— We had meeting at Fordenbaugh's ; I spoke from the 
words, "Master doest thou not care that we perish ?" Rode 14 
miles to Abr. Neidig's, where we held a watch-night ; Hoffman 
preached first, some of the other Brethren followed him ; the 
meeting continued till near day-light. The Lord made bare his 
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"ihem grace to prove faithful. 3d— I preached at Weber's, from 
Psalm 32, v. 8, 9, 10. 4th-I rode 14 miles to Br. D. Snei- 
der's. 

Sunday 5th— During last night we had a heavy fall of snow, 
and this morning it still continues to fall ; in the afternoon a few 
persons assembled, and we had a good meeting. 6th- -I rode 23 
miles to Chambersburg, preached at candle-light in the Meth- 
odist meeting house, and lodged with Mr. Johns. 7th— I return- 
ed hone. 9th— I preached at Jacob Bowlus's. 10th— At Eb- 
erhardf s. 11th, and 

Sunday 12th— I attended a Methodist Quarterly meeting at 
Conrad Kemp's ; we had a blessed time ; Br. Enoch George 
and myself lodged at G. Hoffman's. 13th— We rode together 
4o Br. Geethig's, where we held a long conversation respecting 
a closer union between the English and German brethren ; af- 
ter commending each other to the guidance and protection of 
God, we parted. Br. George went to ShepherdVtown, to the 
Conference, and T rode 9 miles to Mr. NicolPs, where I tarried 
for the night. 14th— Last night we had a great storm accom- 
panied by a heavy rain, and this morning it is still pouring down. 
-Although it was very difficult to travel, I set out and rode to 
(Harper's Ferry, where I preached at Mr. DuvalFs, from 1st. 
Corinthians 4, v. 10 ; a more numerous congregation had assem- 
bled than could reasonably have been expected, considering the 
state of the weather ; the Lord met with us in mercy. Before 
f finished my discourse, several persons cried for mercy; some 
sunk down and others fell to the floor, apparently lifeless. A 
young lady, among the rest, was taken up by her friends and 
carried in an adjoining room , where they laid her on a bed. Af- 
vier some time she recovered, looked about with a countenance 
totally altered, and began to praise God in a most wonderful 
manner, proclaiming unto all around that the love of God was 
•shed abroad in her soul. I returned to Mr. NicolPs and lodged 
with him again for the night. 15th— This morning I am happy 
in the Lord my Saviour, praying for a still deeper work of 
grace in my soul : O ! that the time may speedily come when 
my Jesus shall be all in all ; when I shall be delivered from the 
least and last remains of sin, and experience that perfect love 
Which casteth out fear. I intended to cross the Potomac, 
but did not succeed, on account of high water, so I returned 
home. 16th— I remained at home. 17th— Rode to Hagers- 
town. 18th— Brs. Snekler and Hoffman came to me this day ; 
we had a blessed meeting at night. 

Sunday 19th— This forenoon we had meeting at the stone 
meeting house ; in the afternoon at Geeting's. 20th — I return- 
<ed home. 

Sunday 26th- -This forenoon I preached at Hauser's meeting 
Ijiouse. 

Jiarch 1st— I set out to .the Methodist Annual Conference 5 



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the road was remarkably bad. In the evening I reached Shep- 
herd's- town. 2d~I reached Chr. Crum's, where I tarried for 
the night. 3d— I travelled alone all day, through Winchester, 
Newtown, to Woodstock, and lodged with Br. Zehring. 4th 
—This morning I set off very early, but had not proceeded far 
before I fell in company with John Green, a Methodist preach- 
er, destined for the same place with myself, viz. Harrisonburg, 
.Rockingham county, Va. We travelled together (holding god- 
ly conversation) 33 miles; at night we stopped at Br. Bryan's, 
where we tarried. 

Sunday 5th— This morning we set out before day, came to 
Chr. Boehm's. After breakfast, he accompanied us to Harri- 
sonburg, I suppose more than one thousand persons were here 
assembled ; before preaching five of the brethren received Or- 
dination by the laying on of hands ; Bishop Asbury delivered 
thereafter a sermon, addressing himself particularly to the 
preachers present. The discourse delivered was sound doctrine, 
particularly applicable to myself, and proved very wholesome 
food for my soul. R. Roberts and Pitts followed him : after a 
short intermission, Henry Boehm preached in the German lan- 
guage, Jacob Gruber and myself followed him ; Enoch G eorge 
preached at night; I went home with Mr. Kuntz, who enter- 
tained me very friendly. 6th— This day we had again three 
sermons preached ; in conference a committee was appointed 
to hold consultation with me, to ascertain whether any, and if 
any, what union could be effected between the Methodist Epis- 
copal church and the United Brethren in Christ. 7th — The 
Committee appointed, consisting of five Elders, met at the ap- 
pointed place. We first entreated a throne of grace, for wis- 
dom from above, and the blessing of the Most High, on the bu- 
siness about to be transacted. I am firmly persuaded, that 
all of us were seriously concerned, and had nothing else in view, 
but the salvation of immortal souls^the furtherance of the good 
cause of our Lord and Master, in spreading his kingdom through 
our blessed country. We discussed many and different sub- 
jects, which I do not intend here to relate : our transactions were 
concluded with prayer. The committee made their report to 
the Conference, In the afternoon I was invited to attend the 
session of the Conference. The members, including the two 
Bishops, amounted to about sixty in number. After mature de- 
liberation and discussion on their part, 1 received from the Con- 
ference, a resolution in writing, which I was to deliver to Wil- 
liam Otterbein in Baltimore. And it was further resolved, that 
a member of their body should be appointed to attend and com- 
municate this resolution to our next Annual Conference. 8th— 
This evening after dark the session of the Conference was con- 
cluded with fervent prayer, and then were the appointments read 
over. 9th— I travelled in company with Asbury, Reed, Jeffer- 
son, Boehm, and Matthews, to Woodstock. 10th— I came to 



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l&r. Senseny's, near Middle-town, where I stopped for the night, 
11th — i rested here, and wrote a letter to William Otterbein. 

Sunday 12th— This forenoon I preached here in the German 
-and English languages ; in the afternoon I rode to Winchester; 
R. Roberts and 11. Boehm preached here at night, and lodged 
with Sister Senseny. 13tli — I rode to Chr. Crum's, and staid 
for the night. 14th-- This morning before day I felt the love of 
God very sensibly in my soul ; met Br. Painter, and rode with 
him to my son-in-law Jacob Hess's. After taking some re- 
freshment we rode to Shepherd's-town, where we tarried for the 
night. 15th— Returned home and found my family well. 16th 
—Rode to P, Stadtler's. 17th— This forenoon I preached here, 
rode through Hagers-town to my son David's, 18th— This day 
■we had meeting in Hagers-town, lodged with J. Hershey. 

Sunday 19th— This day I preached at Geeting's, from Matth. 
10, v. 16 ; rode to Jacob Bowlus's ? and staid for the night. 20th 
—I returned home. 21st— Attended a funeral. 22d~ Rode to 
Hagers-town. 23d— To Shepherd' s-town. 24th— To Loudoun 
county, Ya.; met Br. Jacob Bowlus at old Mr. Frey's, where 
we lodged for the night. 

Sunday 25th— This forenoon I preached at Ph. Eberhardt's, 
from John 1, v. 19 ; at night we had meeting at Henry Frey's, 
26th— We came through Harper's Ferry, and lodged with Mr. 
NicolPs, 27th— Returned home. 30th— This evening I preach- 
ed at P. Kemp's, from John 20, v. 4. 31st— This day Brother 
Meeting preached in Frederick-town, in the German Reform- 
ed church; in the afternoon I attended a funeral, Bi\ Nicholas 
Sneethen preached the funeral sermon. Rode in company with 
Geeting 13 miles towards Baltimore, and lodged with Mr b 
Sneider. 

April 1st— We arrived at Otterbein's, in the city. 

Sunday 2d— This forenoon Br. Geeting spoke first, I exhort- 
ed after him ; Otterbein and Geeting administered the Sacra- 
ment ; many approached the Lord's table with broken hearts 
and tearful eyes. In the afternoon I preached from Luke 24, v. 
45 ; at night Ave had meeting at Bender's : I lodged at Jacob 
Smith's. 3d— This forenoon we had meeting again ; Br. Geet- 
ing spoke first, 1 followed him. The word spoken made con- 
siderable impression on the hearts of the hearers. In the after- 
noon we visited several families, and lodged with Mr. Foltz. 
4th— This forenoon we visited Mr. Keener, in the suburbs of 
the city ; he has suffered a long time already, (being struck 
with the palsy,) but appears to be engaged in the salvation of 
his soul. In the afternoon we held a blessed class-meeting at 
Otterbein's ; at night I heard Asa Shinn preach in the Metho- 
dist meeting house, lodged with Mr. Bender. 5th— This after- 
noon I attended another class-meeting at Mr. Foss's; by candle- 
light I preached from Luke 19, v. 10, lodged with Mr. Foltz. 
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Otterbein's ; the room was crowded full of people, and I believe 
many received a blessing. 7th--To-day we visited Wm. Ba- 
ker and Nelson Reed, the latter a Presiding Elder in the Meth- 
odist church. Our conversation chiefly turned on the subject 
of a closer union and harmony of our respective societies ; a sub- 
ject which at present occupies the minds of many brethren in 
both societies. We returned to the city, and at night attended 
another class- meeting at Otterbein's. 8th— We visited many of 
the members in society, conversed and prayed with each of 
them : may God revive his work in this place, among the Ger- 
man population. 

Sunday 9th— This forenoon Br. Geeting preached to a very 
numerous congregation ; I gave an exhortation ; in the after- 
noon I spoke from Genesis 19, v. 17 ; at night we had meeting 
at Jacob Smith's, it was a blessed time ; many were praising 
God and shouting for joy, beseeching us to renew our visit as 
soon as convenient. 10th— During the night I slept but very 
little ; my mind was so intensely occupied about the connection 
of the societies ; several times I arose during the night, praying 
for grace and wisdom from above : O ! that the Lord may take 
the cause into his own hands, and direct all things to his own 
glory. This forenoon we took our leave of Otterbein, left the 
city, and rode 32 miles to Mr. Sn eider's, where we lodged for 
the night. 11th— This morning I felt my heart drawn out in 
prayer for grace and wisdom to our Conference ; rode to Br. 
Eberhardt's. 12th— I returned home. 13th— We had a re- 
markable snow storm, all day. 14th— We had meeting at P. 
Stadtler's. 15th— This day Brother Hoffman preached at my 
house. 

Sunday 16th— This forenoon we had meeting at Geris's 
church ; in the afternoon at Geeting's. 17th— Rode to Shep- 
herd's-town, and returned home in the evening. 

Sunday 23d— This forenoon 1 preached in the old church, from 
Luke 24, v. 45, 46, 47; in the afternoon at Jacob Huber's. 
24th— I returned home. 25th— Prepared for a journey ; all the 
day long I sent my petitions to the Most High, that He in mer- 
cy may be with me. 26th— This forenoon I attended a funeral; 
rode then with Br. Geeting to Shelli's, where we met Brother 
Hoffman, and staid for the night. 27th— We arrived at Cham- 
bersburg ; at night we had a blessed meeting. 28th— This 
forenoon we preached at Roth's; in the evening we reached Br. 
Sneider's, where we tarried for the night. 29th— A Sacramen- 
tal meeting commenced at Abr. Meyer's ; I spoke first, from 
Matthew 11, v. 12 ; at night we performed the ceremony of 
washing of feet. 

Sunday 30th— This morning we held our Love-feast ; Br. 
John Neidig delivered the first discourse, other brethren fol- 
lowed him : bless the Lord, we had a heart-reviving time. I 
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May 1st— I preached at Shopp's, from Luke 18, v. 40, 41 ; 
rode home with Br. Neidig. 2d— This forenoon we had meet- 
ing here ; rode in the afternoon to Middle-town, and lodged 
with Doctor Roemer, a pious and learned man. 3d— This fore- 
noon I preached here, from 1st. Chronicles 9, v. 10; Br. Hoff- 
man preached in the afternoon ; a vast multitude of people had 
collected, several persons were convicted of their lost situation, 
and cried for mercy ; others were astonished and fled, as they 
supposed for safety. I lodged with Jacob Hershey, near Mid- 
dle-town. 4th— We had meeting at RiegePs ; several brethren 
addressed the congregation, but -did -not make the impression de- 
sired. 5th— We held meeting at Mr. Shenck's ; the grace of 
God wrought powerfully among the people : I lodged with Mi- 
chael Creider. 6th— Our Sacramental meeting commenced at 
Felix Lichte's ; Br. Bortsfield delivered the first discourse. 

Sunday 7th— This morning we had a good Love-feast ; Br. 
f>raksel addressed the congregation first, others followed him ; 
after meeting I rode to Mr, Weis's, where I lodged for the 
night. 8th— Came to my father's-in-law. 9th— Visited my re- 
latives and friends ; rode to Lancaster and visited my sisters 
who reside there. Thence to Abr. Herr's, where I staid for 
the night. 10th— This day the session of our Conference com- 
menced at Christian Herr's, in Lancaster county, and continued 
until 12 o'clock at night. Different subjects came up for con- 
sideration, particularly the case of a closer union and fellowship 
with our Methodist brethren : my wish and desire was, to have 
better order and discipline established in our society, and some 
of my brethren were of opinion that this was unnecessary ; that 
the word of God alone was all-sufficient, and were therefore op- 
posed to all discipline. I could plainly perceive, that this op- 
position originated in prejudice, therefore I sincerely and fer- 
vently prayed for the illumination of the Holy Spirit. The 
Lord answered my prayer, when I almost despaired of success, 
and had nearly determined to leave and withdraw from the So- 
ciety ; the brethren resolved, and a resolution was adopted in 
the Conference, to give a friendly and brotherly answer to the 
request and address of the Methodist Conference, and I hope that 
peace, unanimity, »and concord, will be preserved and strength- 
ened in the respective societies. 13th, and 

Sunday 14th— We had a Sacramental meeting at Abr. Herr's. 
15th— This evening Br. Geeting preached in York, in the Court- 
house, I exhorted after him. 16th— This forenoon we preached 
at Roth's church ; at night at Bishop's, to a numerous congre- 
* gat ion. 17th— This evening we lodged at Mr. Sauder's, 18th 
—I returned home. 20th, and 

Sunday 21st— We had a Sacramental meeting at the Antie- 
tam ; the Lord was present and blessed the word spoken in his 
name. 22d— This forenoon we had meeting at Hauser's ; at 
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Sunday 28th— I attended a Methodist Quarterly meeting at 
Linganore creek; Enoch George., Jefferson, and some other 
brethren were present ; we had a heart-melting time : glory to 
God for all his mercies, my soul was exceedingly blessed. 29th 
—Returned home 30th— This morning I set out in company 
with Br. Sch., tor Redstone; arrived in McConnell's-town and 
lodged at a public house. 31st— We came through Bedford to 
Matthew Smidt's, where we were joyfully received. 

June 1st— I rested here, read my bible, and some of Lavater's 
writings. Br. Joseph Hoffman, my travelling companion, ar- 
rived to-day : may the Lord be with us. 2d— This day we had 
a blessed meeting here, preachers and hearers were revived, and 
had their spiritual strength renewed. Rode in the afternoon 10 
miles to Henry Sneider's, where we were entertained very 
friendly. 3d— We crossed the Allegheny ; at night we had 
meeting at Jacob Guth's. 

Sunday 4th— This morning at family prayers, a woman fell 
to the floor in a faintingfit; we rode to Jacob Blauch's, where 
I preached from Luke 16, v. 12 ; in the afternoon we had meet- 
ing in Berlin, Br. McDonald spoke in the English and myself 
in the German language. 5th— We preached at Weimer's, 
near Somerset. 6th— We preached at Jordi's, and lodged for 
the night. 7th— We crossed Laurel hill, and had meeting at 
Henry Kraus's ; I spoke from Matthew 5, v. 3 to 7, but saw 
little or no impression made. 8th— We had mee4fng at Conrad 
Pfirsmg's. 9th— I preached at Mr. Swartz's, from Luke 18, 
v. 29, 30 ; rode through Greensburgh, and staid for the night 
with Mr. Pittal. 10th— This morning I am happy in God my 
Saviour. O Lord . r let thy kingdom come, let Zion be built 
up, and many souls be converted unto thee. We rode to Br. 
Berger's, where we had a blessed meeting, and tarried for the 
nio-ht. 

Sunday 11th— This forenoon we preached in Mount Pleasant, 
to a numerous congregation; 1 spoke from Psalm 125, Hoff- 
man followed me : glory be to God, it appeared to make some 
impression. In the afternoon we had meeting: at old Brother 
DraksePs, where we remained for the night. 12th— We visit- 
ed Br. Bonnet's and other families ; I lodged with J. Funck. 
13th— We came to Connellsville ; stopped with a Methodist 
preacher. He immediately made an appointment, we preach- 
ed at night in the German and English languages, I believe not 
altogether in vain. 14th— This day we rode through Union- 
town, could find no place to preach at ; at night we tarried with 
Mr. Benjamin Bauman. This family was rejoiced to see us, 
and entertained us with pleasure. 15th— We preached here, 
went home with Mr. Baker, an old acquaintance, and lodged 
with him. 16th— We had filled and attended to all our ap- 
pointments, were therefore at liberty to go where a door open- 
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vineyard. In a section of country where we were absolute 
strangers to the people, trusting in Providence we travelled joy- 
fully and leisurely along. We stopped at a house, the owner 
of which was an old Dunker preacher. I asked the lady of the 
house why she had not attended last evening with her husband 
at meeting? She replied, O ! 1 should have attended cheerfully, 
if my husband had suffered me to do so. I soon perceived that 
discord and uncharitableness reigned in the family I exhorted 
them to love each other, spoke to them and also to the children ; 
tiiey were all very much effected. After commending them 
in prayer to God, we pursued our journey ; rode through sev- 
eral small villages and lodged with Lewis Bricker. 17th— Last 
evening we visited a young preacher named Peter Manusmidt. 
This morning he came and attended us to Washington : here I 
parted from Br. Hoffman, and rode to Daniel Reis's, where I 
lodged for the night. 

Sunday 18th--This forenoon I preached in a church to a nu- 
merous audience ; had more than common liberty to declare 
the counsel of God. After preaching I was surrounded by the 
people, several of them thanked me with streaming eyes ; went 
home with Mr.. W inter. At night I preached at Jacob Wolf's. 
I9th— Br. Hoffman joined me again, had an appointment to 
preach at the 10 mile meeting house. On our arriving we were 
refused admittance, so i preached to the people from under the 
shelter of an oak tree and the canopy of heaven, with great lib- 
erty, from 2d. Peter 1, v. 19 ; in the afternoon Br. Hoffman 
pTeached both in the German and English languages. The 
house was crowded full of people ; many cried aloud for mercy, 
and the whole congregation was melted into tears-: God grant 
that they may improve the grace given. We lodged with Mr. 
Horn, a pious family. 20th— We rode 17 miles to Mr. Steek- 
er's; I spoke here, from Psalm 40, v.. 1, 2, 3; in the afternoon 
we preached at Pigeon creek church, and lodged with Lewis 
Stecker. 21st— Rode to Pittsburg, crossed the Allegheny riv- 
er into the Indian lands, and staid for the night with Benjamin 
Herr. 22d— Returned again through Pittsburg, and lodged 
with George Miller. 23d— We preached at Mr. Delphi's ; I 
spoke from Psalm 32, v. 9, 10, 11 ; Hoffman followed me. 
24th— A Sacramental meeting commenced in Mount Pleasant; 
we had to ride about 11 miles, found a vast number of people 
already assembled ; I spoke first, Brs. Berger and Bortsfield 
followed me ; in the evening we had meeting at Jacob Funk's,. 

Sunday 25th— This day the congregation was still more nu- 
merous ; Hoffman addressed the people first in the German 
language, Br. Page, an English circuit preacher followed him. 
A great number partook of the ordinance of the Lord's Sup- 
per ; in the afternoon I tried to speak to the people, Dr. Estep, 
a Baptist preacher followed me : I lodged with Mr. Shaub, 
5$)tb~This forenoon we had our Love-feast \ at the commence 



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ment it seemed to be rather cold and lifeless, at last the power 
of God came over the assembly, some fell lifeless to the ground. 
The whole congregation melted into tears, and many desired 
to be prayed for ; we did so for some time and several persons 
found peace and pardon of sin in the blood of the Lamb. Three 
of them desired to be baptised with water, may God also baptise; 
them with the Holy Ghost : at last we concluded the meeting, 
many came with streaming eyes to bid me farewell, desiring I 
should pray for them : may God bless them all. Ultimately I 
had to leave these dear children, and almost tear or force my- 
self away, to pursue my company who had started some time. 
After I had left the town some distance, I found about seven 
young people in the woods on their knees, praying and crying 
for mercy ; another laid on the ground, and a girl was standing 
a short distance from the roadside, crying. I had to stop again, 
got off my horse, and exhorted them to persevere in prayer un- 
til the Lord should have mercy on them and bless them ; assu- 
ring them that they would surely find Jesus; I then began 
-singing and rode on to the next house where I overtook my com- 
pany. After some time, the young people whom I had left in 
the woods, also came along singing and praising God. One -of 
them vras so happy that she shouted and gave glory to God 
with a loud voice, declaring to all around that she had found 
Jesus precious to her soul ; she was invited to take some re- 
freshment, but declined the invitation, saying she had been fed 
on the bread of life ; so she left us, pursuing her way towards 
her home, similar to the Eunuch when baptised of Philip. At 
night I preached at John Weibel's, from Luke 15, v 10, and 
•staid for the night. 27th— We preached at the Indian creek, in 
Fayette county ; the congregation was very numerous, and the 
weather remarkably warm, ■so we preached in the open air in a 
grove ; the Lord was present in mercy. The word spoken was 
powerful in the <3onviction of sinners ; the people requested us 
to preach again at night, but we thought it prudent to decline, 
the weather being warm, the nights short, and we stood in need 
of some rest. After going to bed, I could not sleep, which 
made me sorry I had not acceded to the request and held another 
meeting. I prayed to the Lord for pardon. 23th— We crossed 
'Laurel hill, and preached at John Weimar's ; here the grace 
■of God wrought powerfully : bless the Lord! 29th— This fore- 
noon we preached in Somerset, in the Court-house ; I spoke 
-from Romans 8, v. 17 ; in the afternoon we rode 10 miles and 
preached at night in Berlin ; we lodged with Wegley. 30th— 
This morning my heart was drawn out in prayer, for a deeper 
work of grace in my heart. On the Allegheny mountains we 
alighted, and gave thanks to God for all his mercies bestowed 
-on us on our journey. J feel ashamed of myself that I am not 
more useful in the hands of my heavenly master : O Lord Je- 
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|>Ieasure; We came to Mr. Casper Stadtler's, fed our horses, them 
Br. Hoffman^ parted from me ; he took the road towards Hunt- 
ingdon, I rode to the widow H oil's j.andstaid for the night. 

July 1st— I rode about 7 miles to a Quarterly meeting at 
Mr. Young's; James Hunter preached; from 1st. Peter 4, y, 
10, John Gill Watts followed him, I concluded with prayer. In 
about two hours Daniel Clarke delivered another discourse, I 
followed him in German ; the Lord added his blessing. 

Sunday 2d— This morning we held Love-feast ; I also felt 
liberty to relate what the Lord hatMone for my soul. Br. Hun- 
ter spoke first, 1 followed him. The Sacrament was adminis- 
tered, and we had a blessed time. In the afternoon Br. Stevens 
preached first, then Giil Watts ; lodged with Mr. Mond. 3d 
—This forenoon I preached here;, from 1st. Chronicles 9, v. 10, 
M. Smidt gave an exhortation. Mr. Azndt, formerly a preach- 
er of our Society, but now a German Presbyterian minister, 
was also present, and spoke for a greater length of time than 
both of us. I rode in the afternoon through Bedford to Bloody 
Run, and preached at the latter place at night in the German 
and English languages. The grace of God wrought power- 
fully ; the meeting was protracted until after midnight. 4th— 
This morning I arose early, conversed and prayed with the 
landlord and his companion,, both of them about 60 years of 
age ; they shed tears and invited me to call again at their house, 
whenever I should come this way ; they made no charge for 
my lodging. I commended them to God, bid them farewell,, 
and rode this day to Mr. Leymeister's, in Franklin county, 
where I staid for the night and rested well. 5th — Came through 
Green-castle and Hagers-town ; at night I reached home and 
found my family well: bless the Lord for all his goodness and 
mercy. 11th— I paid a visit to old Mr. Hess, and rode to Shep- 
herd' s-town to my son; Jacob's. 12 th-- 1 rode to Harper's-fer- 
ry ; the Rev. Mr. Schmucker preached here from Isaiah 55 , 
v. 12. 13th— Rode to my son's-in-law. 16th— Returned home, 
17th— The Rev. Mr. Dashield, of Baltimore, came to my house 
this evening, and tarried for the night. 18th— I accompanied 
him to Hagers-town,. where he preached in ■■the Lutheran church 
from the words, cc Almost thou persuadest me to be a christian." 
19th — I rode with him about four miles, returned to Hagers- 
town, visited Br. Marteny's daughter, who is very low with 
the consumption, but in possession of the pearl of great price, 
and ready and willing to depart, whenever Jesus bids her come. 

Sunday 23d— I spoke in the old church. 24th— Attended the 
funeral of Mr. Ferguson, a Baptist preacher. 25th— Attended 
the funeral of Marteny's daughter ; Br. Geeting preached the 
funeral sermon, I followed him; lodged with John Hershey. 
S8th— We had meeting at home ; Joseph Hoffman and Chr> 
Crum were present ; rode with them in the afternoon to Jacob 
Hess's, sen. and staid for the night. 29th, and 



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Sunday 30th-- We had a Sacramental meeting in Loudoun 
county, V a. I spoke from 1st. Chronicles 10, v. 9; on the 
whole it was a tolerable good meeting. 31st— To-day I return- 
ed home. 

August 1st— I visited several sick persons in our neighbor- 
hood. 2d— I preached in Shank's church, from Isaiah 55, v. 6, 
7, 8 : visited Sister Geeting who was ill, and returned home. 
3d-Preachedat Schnebly's, from Mark 2, v. 3, 4,5. \ 

Sunday 6th— I preached in Hagers-town, from Isaiah 55, v. 
1, 2. 7th— Preached at Peter Kemp's. 8th— Visited several 
friends in Frederick -town ; rode to John StoufTer's,fand staid 
for the night. 9th— Rode to a Camp-meeting at Mr. Higgins', 1 
in Frederick county. When I arrived at the Camp-ground, 
the people were all busily engaged in erecting their tents. At 
night Br. Matthews delivered the first sermon ; he spoke with 
great power. 10th— This forenoon Br. John Green delivered a 
powerful discourse ; in the afternoon I preached from the words, 
" Z adieus make haste, for to-day I must abide in thy house. " 
At night we had preaching again ; the grace of God wrought 
powerfully among the people, many mourning souls came tor- 
ward to the altar to be prayed for, and the singing and praying 
continued till after midnight. 11th— This afternoon I left the 
camp-ground; rode to John StoufFer's, and tarried lor the night. 
12th— 1 rode to Jacob Bowlus's to a Quarterly meeting ; Mi- 
chael Thomas spoke first. At night I preached in Middle- 
town. 

Sunday 13th— A great many people were this day assembled; 
Br. Geeting spoke first, I followed him. After the meeting 
closed, I rode back again 21 miles to the Camp-meeting. Rid- 
ing solitary along, I felt the love of God sensibly shed abroad in 
my soul, and a longing desire to be assembted with the chil- 
dren of God. When- 1 arrived on the ground, I found the Loid 
present in his converting pow r er. James Smidt preached at 
night with uncommon power ; many were the wounded and 
the slain. All around the Camp-ground the cry, "Mercy, Lord 
Jesus, Mercy I" sounded from tent to tent ; some were singing, 
and praying with the mourners, others were jumping and shout- 
ing for joy. So it continued till after midnight. 14th— This 
also was a blessed day ; many hundreds drew to the Lord's ta- 
ble, commemorating the dying love of Jesus. 15th— This fore- 
noon the meeting came to a close, when we bade each other 
adieu. A young lawyer who had been converted at the meet- 
ing, reached me his hand, saying, "O ! father Newcomer, pray 
for me, that I may prove faithful." I exhorted him to give up 
all to Jesus, and spend his youth, and all the power of his mind 
and body in the service of his Master. I rode yet 33 miles 
home. 17th— I preached at D. Newcomer's. 18th— At P. 
Stadtler's. 16th— A Quarterly meeting commenced at Fether- 
koff's ; we had a blessed time, many were convicted and som«" 



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happily converted to God. The meeting* continued during the 
greater part of the night, of course we had but very little rest: 
Glory be to God. 

Sunday 20th — A great congregation was this day assembled; 
Br. Hershey spoke first, David Sneider and myself followed 
him ; Geeting and myself administered the Sacrament, Br. 
McCall closed the meeting. Rode to Nichodemus's, felt veiy 
weak and feeble at night, had a severe pain in my throat, and 
was very unwell all night. 21st — We had meeting at P. Stadt- 
ler's. 22d — I attended a funeral, H. Stouffer 'was buried; had 
great liberty to speak. 23d — I set out to Virginia, came to 
Shepherd's-town and staid for the night with my son Jacob. 
24th — I reached a Camp-meeting near Smithneld ; Br. George 
Roszel preached a heart-searching discourse. 25th — This mor- 
ning I am happy in the God of my salvation ; the Lord made 
bare his arm and sinners were slain on the right and on the left. 
26th — This was also a great day; my eldest son, Andrew, is 
here; he appears to be touched by grace divine: God grant 
that he may be truly converted. 

Sunday 27th — I suppose not less than from 5 to 6000 persons 
were this day assembled on the camp-ground ; Br. Roszel 
preached the first sermon from these words, "Work out your 
souls' salvation with fear and trembling." Br. Wm. Ryland 
preached in the afternoon, Matthews at night ; all spoke with 
unction from above. 28th — We had a powerful time ; a great 
many were convicted and converted to God : unto him be all 
the glory. 29th — This forenoon the meeting was brought to a 
close ; I rode to Winchester, where I met Br. Geeting ; he 
preached at candle-lfffht, I gave an exhortation. 30th — I rode 
to Stover's-town and preached from Hebrews 2, v. 3 ; at night 
f spoke in Woodstock. 31st — 1 preached at the widow Rhine- 
hart's, from Luke 18, v. 42, 43 ; rode 13 miles to John Peters', 
and had meeting by candle-light. 

September 1st— This morning I am well, and by the grace 
of God determined to love Jesus and serve him more than ev- 
er. We came to Harrisonburg, stopped with Mr. Sala and took 
dinner ; rode in the afternoon to Peter Meyer's, where we were 
received and entertained very friendly. 2d — Bless the Lord for 
the rail that is falling this morning ; we stand very much in 
need of it ; the earth is very dry. O Lord ! grant that show- 
ers of blessings may fall on our intended meeting. Geeting and 
myself visited our old Brother Strickler, this forenoon ; we con- 
versed with him a long time, but to very little purpose; he per- 
sisted in error, and endeavored to vindicate his conduct. After 
commending him to God we returned and commenced our meet- 
ing ; I spoke first from Romans 5, v. 1 to 4 ; at night we had 
a blessed meeting, several persons were very happy. 

Sunday 3d — This forenoon we had a large congregation ; Br. 
Geeting spoke first, Hoffman and myself followed him. After 



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administering the Lord's Supper, an old Methodist Brother by 
the name of Greaves addressed the congregation, in a most 
wonderful strain ; at night I spoke from 2d. Chronicles 10, v. 
9. 4th — This evening we had meeting at Shuey's ; I spoke in 
the English, and Br. fleeting in the German language; we had 
a soul-reviving time, one person fell to the ground and shook in 
every limb in a very remarkable manner. This singular mo- 
tion they called the jerks. When the person recovered, she 
praised God with a loud voice. 5th — This evening we reached 
John Peters', and remained for the night, 6th — We had a good 
meeting here ; I spoke from 2d. Peter 1, v. 6, 7. 7th — We 
preached at Romans'*. 8th — At David Funkhcuser's, on Mil! 
Creek ; I spoke in the English language, from Psalm 140. 
9th, and 

Sunday 10th — We had a Quarterly meeting at Stony Creek: 
I believe it was not altogether in vain. 11th — We preached at 
Henry Greeting's. 12th — We had meeting in Woodstock, 
13th — This forenoon I preached at Huddle's school-house, irom 
Romans 8, v. 17 ; at night we had meeting at Christian Funk- 
houser's. 14th, and 15th — We had a Sacramental meeting at 
John Senseny's ; in the evening 1 preached in Newtown. 16th 
— This evening I preached in Winchester, in the German Pres- 
byterian church, from Hebrews 2, v. 3. 

Sunday 17th — This forenoon we had a very numerous 
congregation; Br. Geeting spoke first, I followed him ; Br, 
Hinkel, a Merhodist preacher, spoke in the English language. 
We also administered the Lord's Supper ; rode 8 miles yet to 
Chr. C rum's, and tarried for the night. 18th — I came to my 
son's-in-law. 19th — Returned home. IBd, and 

Sunday 24th — We had a Quarterly meeting at Yost Her- 
baugh's ; I spoke from Romans 5, v. lto6; lodged for the 
night with Peter Stadtler. 25th — Returned home. This week 
I remained at home. 30th, and 

Sunday, October 1st — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Ha- 
gers-town ; it was a blessed time. 4th — I started to Pennsyl- 
vania, reached JLeymeister's, and tarried for the night. 5th — 
Came to a Camp-meeting at Samuel Bauman's ; Brs. Birch, 
Swartzwelder, Hunter, Gill Watt, and Enoch George, were 
present : they all spoke with uncommon power and unction 
from above : Br. Hershey and myself spoke in the German 
language. We had a most precious meeting ; a great many 
souls were converted to God : glory be to the name of the Lord, 
for what he is doing in our day and generation for the children 
of men. 9th — This forenoon Br. Stevens preached from Mat- 
thew 5, v. 14. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was ad- 
ministered ; [ do not know that I ever witnessed such a display 
of the power of God ; every heart was touched. Many fell 
lifeless to the ground, and laid in this situation, apparently dead, 
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&s they recovered, they generally burst forth in praises io Eman- 
uel : my poor soul also caught some of the heavenly Same. O 
Lord ! preserve me in thy grace, never more suiter me to de- 
part from thy presence,, hut keep me always under the hollow 
of thy hands, and let me be altogether swallowed up in Thee : 
Amen. Lord so let it be. In the afternoon I left the Camp- 
ground^ rode 17 miles to George Keller's, and staid for the night. 
10th— I returned home. 1 21 h— This evening I preached in 
Shepherd's-town, from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 13th — Rode 
to Back Creek, and lodged with Reiner. 14th- — Came to Duck- 
wait's, on Sleepy Creek ; here we had a two-days' meeting, 
which I commenced by preaching from Luke 15, v. 24. The 
word spoken proved the power of God ; several fell to the 
ground crying for mercy. 

•Sunday 15th — This was truly a day of grace • I have* no 
doubt many souls will remember this day with joy, even in 
eternity, and praise the Lord around the throne of glory, that 
they were permitted to assemble at this meeting. I preached 
from Luke 11, v. 21, Br. Hinkel followed me : glory be to 
God's holy name forever. 16th- — Rode to Jacob Mess's, 17tli 
— Returned home. 21st, and 

Sunday 22d — We had a Quarterly meeting at Jacob Thomas's 
in the old church; I had to leave the meeting and preach a fu- 
neral discourse at the burial of Henry Mumma, in Sharpsburg, 
28th, and 

Sunday 29th — We had a Sacramental meeting in Ila~:~> 
town. 

Sunday, November 5th— I preached in Shepherd's-town. 

Sunday 12th — This morning I set out early to go around the 
circuit, preached in the forenoon at Jacob Bowius's, from Ra- 
mans 12, v. 12, 13 ; in the afternoon at Henry Smidt's, from 
Matthew 9, v. 21, 22 ; at night in Middle-town, from 1st. 
Chronicles 4, v. 10 ; lodged with Br. Bo wins. 13th — Preached 
at Peter Kemp's. 14th — At John Cronise's ; lodged with John 
Slouffer. loth — Preached in Liberty. 16th — Visited several 
sick persons. 17th — Came to Bishop's ; owing to a very heavy 
rain, the people did not come out to meeting. In family prayer 
our souls were blessed ; went to bed and rested comfortably. 
18th — i came to Spangler 5 s, but found that no appointment had 
been made for me, the reason of w Inch was, that a certain Mr. 
Smidt had spread a report through the neighborhood concerning 
Br. David Sneider and myself, which was injurious to our cha- 
racter. It did not effect me a great deal, knowing that my Sa- 
viour and Master had also to suffer reproach. 

Sunday 19th — I reached York ; Br. Stansbury preached in 
the forenoon, I exhorted after him ; at night I preached to a nu- 
merous congregation, and lodged with W. Behtz. 20th — This 
evening I preached at Naylor's, from Romans 10, V. 10 to 13. 
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thorn. 22d — I preached at Fordenbaugh's, to an attentive as- 
sembly. 23d— I preached to a small congregation., generally 
ignorant of experimental religion : may the Lord pity them and 
remember them in mercy. 24th — This forenoon 1 preached at 
Gogenour's ; at night at W eber's, from Ephesians 2, v. 17, 18, 
19. 25th — J rode through Carlisle, stopped with Abr. Meyer, 
and arrived at Sneider's. 

Sunday 26th — I preached here. 27th — Visited several fami- 
lies. 28th — Preached at Roth's. 29th — This forenoon I preach- 
ed at John Meyer's ; at night at Sheibfy's, near Shippensburg, 
30th — At the Rocky Springs, in the forenoon ; at night in 
Chambersburg. Here we had a soul-reviving time ; some 
were crying, others were shouting, and some stood looking on 
hi wonder and astonishment. 

December 1st — I spoke to a little flock at Gieseman's. 2d 
■ — I had a meeting at Strickler's. 

Sunday 3d — This forenoon I tried to speak with some con- 
cern for the salvation of poor immortal souls, but the word made 
no impression : may the Lord have mercy on me and my hear- 
ers. 4th — Returned home. 9th, and 

Sunday 10th — A ti ended a Methodist Quarterly meeting in 
Shepherd's-town. 15th — Preached in the Stone meeting house. 

Sunday 17th — This forenoon I preached at Henry Smidt's, 
from Luke 1, v. 76,77,78 ; at night at Peter Kemp's. 18th— I 
j spoke at Snock's, on Fishing Creek, from Ephesians 2, v. 16, 
• 17, 18 ; ru'k- to Liberty and lodged with Mr. Haines. 19th — 
I preached in the new Methodist meetinghouse ; rode to Sam's 
' and staid for the night. 20th — I preached at the Sulphur Springs; 
lodged with Degi. 21st — This forenoon I visited Br. Cassel ; 
rode 15 miles to Jacob Eichelberger^s, where we were received 
and entertained very kindly. 22d — I arrived in Baltimore, 
held a class meeting this evening at Otterbein's, and lodged with 
Frederick Sumwalt. 23d — I visited several friends in the city 
and lodged with Foltz, who is very ill, probably not long for 
this world : may the Lord be with him in the trying hour. 

Sunday 24th — Father Otterbein preached this forenoon, I ex- 
horted after him ; in the afternoon I spoke from Luke 1, v. 76, 
77, 78 ; at night we had meeting at Bender's. 25th — This fore- 
noon Otterbein preached with great power and unction from 
on high. We administered the Lord's Supper. Jn the after- 
noon I preached from Luke 2, v. 10 ; lodged with Mr. Heide. 
26th — 1 visited some friends and led a class, all Sister's, at Ot- 
terbein's. This evening I left the city, rode 4 miles to Mr. 
Yundt's, and staid for the night. 27th — This morning I made 
an early start, rode 41 miles to Frederiek-towa, and lodged 
with Sister Byerly. 28th — Returned home. 

Sunday 31st — 1 preached in Hagers-town ; rode to Palmer's, 
and staid for the night. 
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Sunday 7th— This forenoon I preached at Rohrer's, with tol- 
erable liberty. 

'Sunday 14th — At 1 he new meeting house, from Phillipians 
2, v. 17. 16th — I rode to Virginia to visit my children. 

Sunday 21st — This forenoon I led a class meeting at George 
Euro's • at night I preached at my son's-in-law. 22d — I re- 
turned home. 24th — Preached at the funeral of Samuel Bau- 
man,from Psalm 39, v. 6. 28th — Rode to Frederick cou?ity ; 
lodged with Br. Becker. 27th — Preached at Conrad Kemp's, 
from John 1, v. 11, 12, 13. 

Sunday 28th— This forenoon Br. Geeting preached here, in 
the German, I spoke in the English language ; at night I preach- 
ed in Middle-town. 29th — 1 rode to Shepherd's-town, and 
staid for the night with my son Jacob. 30th — To-day I re- 
turned home. 

February 1st — This day T am 61 years of age; Lord have 
mercy on me, and prepare me for a happy eternity. 2d — To- 
day I preached a funeral discourse, from Ephesians 2, v. 17, 18, 
19 ; John Stouffer's two sons were buried in one grave. In the 
afternoon I preached at John Huber's, and staid for the night. 

Sunday 11th — This forenoon I preached at the old church, 
from Matthew 17, v. 17, 18, 19. 17th — I preached at George 
Bauman's, from Luke 18, v. 41, 42, 43. 

Sunday 18th — This forenoon I preached in Chambersburg, 
from Psalm 126, and led the class ; at night I preached again in 
the Methodist meeting house, and we had a glorious time. 19th 
— This morning I have a sore throat, suppose it was occasioned 
from much singing and speaking ; rode to Chr. Newcomer's, 
and staid for the night. 20th — I returned home. 22d— Rode 
to Shepherd's-town. 24th — To my son's- in-law ; here we met 
old Brothers Stone and H inkle. 

Sunday 25th— This forenoon we had meeting here; at night 
again at Mr. Evans'. Several persons were in deep distress, 
bemoaning their sins ; some obtained pardon in the blood of the 
Lamb. 26th — Rode to Martinsburg. 27th — Returned home. 

March 1st — This day I visited several sick persons in the 
neighborhood. 2d — Rode about 40 miles to the widow Zolii- 
koffer's, where I received a hearty welcome. 3d — This morn- . 
ing I rode to old Br. Cassel's, thence to a Quarterly meeting ; 
Br. Forrest preached first, H inkle and Jefferson followed ; at / 
night Br. Davis and Stansbury addressed the congregation ; I 
lodged with Br. Cassel. 

Sunday 4th— This forenoon Br t Jacob Gruber delivered the 
first sermon ; on the whole it was a tolerable good meeting. 
5th — This evening I reached the widow Remsberg's, and staid 
for the night. 6th — Returned home. 9th — This morning 1 
left home again for Baltimore, rode about 35 miles and tarried 
with Mr. Sneider. 10th — I arrived in Baltimore, put up with 
Sister Foltz, Her husband, who was very ill when J was here 



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last, died a few weeks ago. A t Otterbein's I met Br. Peter 
Hoffman. 

Sunday 11th — This morning I met my old Brother Martin 
Boehm at Peter Hoffman's ; we went to church, Boehm preach- 
ed this forenoon with great power, Br. Jacob Gruber preached 
in the afternoon, I exhorted and closed the meeting. 12th — We 
were invited to come to the lodgings of Bishop Asbury ; we 
met the two Bishops and several other preachers there. Otter- 
bein, Boehm, and Asbury delivered a short address each ; the 
first and last mentioned then prayed fervently to God. We all 
dined together at Dr. Baker's. 13th — We visited several 
friends ; in the afternoon we met a class, all Sisters, and had a 
soul-reviving time. 14th — I visited my old friend Keener ; he 
is afflicted with the palsy, and is quite helpless ; he has to be fed 
by his companion or one of his children. He was very glad to 
see me, and is still fervently engaged in the salvation of his soul : 
may God grant him persevering faith, and by his presence alle- 
viate his pitiful and suffering condition. In the afternoon I at- 
tended another class, all Sisters ; at night Br. Henry Boehm 
preached at Otterbein's church, and his father exhorted after 
him. O ! what a pathetic sight ! to see father and son laboring 
in the Lord's vineyard, trying to bring sinners to God, and 
spread the kingdom of the Redeemer. 15th — This morning I 
felt a longing desire for a still deeper work of grace in my soul. 
I received ai invitation to spend the afternoon with Mr. Carrol 
and his family, which I accepted. After supper we prayed to- 
gether for a blessing, and then repaired to Light street meeting 
houso, wl.er3 we heard a good sermon delivered by Enoch 
George. 16th — I attended the Conference, about 60 preachers 
were present. At the request of Bishop McKendree, I closed 
the session with prayer. 17th — The session of Conference came 
to a close. To-day Br. Christian Crum arrived in the city. 

Sunday 18th — This forenoon Br. Chr. Crum preached in Ot- 
terbein's church ; I preached in the afternoon ; at night we had 
meeting at Smith's. 19th — To-day the Yestry of Otterbein's 
church assembled, to take into consideration a communication 
of the Methodist Conference ; Otterbein was president of the 
Yestry. The communication related to the subject of a closer 
union between the two societies, namely, the Methodist and the 
United Brethren. 20th — F left the city in company with Br. 
Crum, and rode about 21 miles. 21st — We reached Jacob 
Bowlus's. 22d — Returned home. 

Sunday 25th — I was at a Baptist meeting in Virginia ; Mr. 
Francis Moore was the preacher. He requested me to sit by 
his side in the pulpit, but gave me no privilege to speak. O ! 
when will the spirit of party among those who bear the name 
of Christ, be done away? At night I preached in Shepherd's- 
town, from Matthew 15, v. 25. 27th— Returned home. 

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N's.; at night I preached in Hagers-town, and tarried for the 
night with John Hershey. 

Sunday 8th — I preached in Shank's church. 12th — We had 
meeting at Mr. NicoIPs. Returned home in consequence of a 
sore leg. 

Sunday 22d — 1 preached at Mauser's ; at night at Hershey'p. 
23d — In Hagers-town. 

Sunday 29th — This forenoon I attended a Mennonite meet- 
ing; Welty and Stouffer were the preachers. I also had liber- 
ty to speak. 

Sunday, May 6th- — This day I attended a Dunker meeting, 

Sunday 13th — This forenoon I preached at P. Kemp's. 17th 
- — I rode to Abr, Baunian's, near Chambersburg. 18th — This 
evening I reached David Sneider's. 19th — We rode together 
to Joseph Knegi's, 6 miles below Carlisle, to a Sacramental 
meeting ; Shaffer, Neidig, Sneider and some other Brethren 
were present, and spoke with power. 

Sunday 20th— This forenoon I delivered the first discourse, 
from Ephesians 2, v. 17 to 21 : bless the Lord for all his mer- 
cies, which I and many others enjoyed at this meeting. 21st — 
This morning I feel well and thankful to God for health of bo- 
dy and vigour of mind. I am always most contented and satis- 
fied, when engaged in the Lord's work. O! that I may be a 
workman who need not be ashamed. Came this evening to 
Br. Neidig's, and staid for the night. 22d- — This evening I 
lodged with Shelly. 23d— I reached my fatherVin-law, found 
him sick and feeble, had along conversation with him respecting 
the state of his soul. He appeared sensible of the necessity of 
a change of heart, shed many tears and desired me to pray for 
him. 24th — i visited Br. Grosh and other friends in this neigh- 
borhood. 25th — This morning I visited. J. Baer, an old man 
92 years of age ; lodged with Jacob Creider. 26th, and 

Sunday 27th — We had a Sacramental meeting at Chr. Her- 
shey' s ; Grosh, Lichte, Neidig and some other preachers were 
present. Many were fdled with the love of Jesus, especially 
Br. Hershey and his companion. 28 th— -This day I visited my 
sisters in Lancaster. 29th — I was in the house where I was 
born ; also the school-house where I first learned to read. I was 
sensibly effected when I remembered the days of my childhood 
and infancy ; but when I saw the spot where God for Christ's 
sake pardoned all my sins, and filled my poor soul with peace 
and joy in the Holy G host, peace surpassing all understanding, 
I could contain myself no longer, my heart flowed with gratitude 
to my Saviour and Redeemer, and I had to praise him with a 
loud voice. Preached this day at Seltenreich's, to an attentive 
congregation, and lodged with Jacob Boehm. 30th — Thk 
morning we had an uncommonly severe thunder-storm ; paid a 
visit to old father Boehm, and tarried for the night with Fori, 
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bia, that 24 horses were yesterday killed during the thunder- 
storm ; they were killed on the road. Rode through York and 
lodged with Mr. Diesman. 

June 1st — To-day I rode to David Sneider's, and tarried for 
the night. 2d, and 

Sunday 3d— We had a two-days' meeting at Jacob Rhodes', 
in Cumberland county; I preached from 2d. Corinth. 5, v. 19, 
20 ; we had a blessed time. Rode this afternoon to Joseph Kne- 
gi's. 5th — I returned home. 6th — I left home to attend our 
Annual Conference in Frederick county, Maryland. At Bro- 
ther Kemp's I overtook several brethren, and rode with them 
to Andrew KaufYman's, where the Conference is to be held. 
The session continued until the 9th ; the greatest love and union 
existed among all the brethren. 10th, and 

Sunday 11th — We had a Sacramental meeting at the Antie- 
tam. 12th— Returned home. This week I was chiefly enga- 
ged in making preparations for a journey to the State of Ohio. 

Sunday 18th— This forenoon I preached at Mauser's ; in the 
afternoon I attended a funeral at Hogmire's. 21st — This even- 
ing my travelling companion, Chr. Crum, arrived at my house. 
22d — This morning I prayed once more with my family, com- 
mended them and myself to the care and protection of my hea- 
venly Father, bid them an affectionate farewell, and set out on 
my journey. In Hagers-town we met Br. Geeting; we pray- 
ed together at Jacob King's for the blessing of God on our jour- 
ney. Rode to Mercersburg, and lodged with Christian King. 
23d, and 

Sunday 24th — We had a two-days' meeting at Le3/meister's. 
25 th — This morning we set out very early, rode 51 miles to 
Matthew Smidt's, 4 miles from Bedford. 26th — This morning 
I did not feel altogether well ; Br. Crum preached here this 
forenoon, I followed him. At my invitation several persons 
came forward to be prayed for ; one of these mourners received 
the evidence in her heart that her sins were pardoned ; this made 
me perfectly well again. 27th— This evening we reached Ja- 
cob Blauch's. 28th — This forenoon I preached here, from 1st 
Peter 1, v. 3* in the afternoon we spoke in Somerset, in the 
Court-house ; at night we preached four miles from town at Mr. 
Weimar's. The Lord was present in power, several persons 
fell to the floor and laid a considerable time as if in a swoon. 
29th — To- day we crossed the mountains and reached John Bon- 
net's. 30th — This forenoon I preached here, from Psalm 126 ; 
at night we had meeting at old Br. DraksePs. 

Sunday, July 1st — To-day we had meeting in Mount Plea- 
sant ; it was truly a powerful time. Rode to Martin Borts- 
tield's, and tarried for the night. 2d — To-day we crossed the 
Monongahela river, lodged for the night with Mr. StefTy, whose 
wife is sick, and also concerned about the salvation of her soul. 
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j the Lord have mercy on her and bless her soul. 3d — This fore- 
1 noon we had meeting and preached in a church, a short distance 
! from Stefiy's. The sick woman got out of her bed and said 
( she would also go to meeting ; her husband led her alcng. I 
preached from 2d. Peter 1, V. 19 ; at night we held meeting at 
j Stecker's. 4th-—We preached at Pigeon Creek, and lodged 
with Jacob Degi. 5th — To-day we had meeting at the 10 mile 
j meeting house. Last year they would not suffer me to preach 
in the house, but at this time no objection was made. I spoke 
from Ephesians 2, v. 17, 18 ; by candle-light I preached at Phil- 
ip Kurd's, from Hebrews 12, v. 15, and staid tor the night. 6th 
— We rode through Liberty, came into the State of Ohio, and 
lodged with Mr. Bort, in Jefferson county. 7th — We came to 
Samuel Pikering's, a pious Quaker family, in Belmont comity. 

Sunday 8th — This evening we stopped with John Brenton, a 
Methodist family ; we were cheerfully received and very kind- 
ly entertained. 9th — We came through Zanesville, on Musk- 
ingum, and lodged with Mr. Huber. 10th — We rode to A. 
Miestand's, one of our preachers, and staid for the night. 11th 
— We came through Lancaster, where I found several acquaint- 
ances; rode to Br. Benedum's, who is also a preacher : they 
were very busily engaged in harvesting, but received us very 
friendly. 12th — I attended a Methodist meeting ; Br. Young 
spoke first, I gave an exhortation, and made an appointment 
for the evening at Henry Boub's. At night more people col- 
lected than the house could hold ; I stood in the door and spoke 
from Psalm 146, v. 8 ; we had a blessed time. 13th — We rode 
to Mr. Ford's, a Methodist family, and were kindly received. 
14th — This day we returned to Benedum's ; so many people 
had here assembled together that the house in which we were to 
preach could not contain the one half of them, so we preached 
before the house under the canopy of heaven. 

Sunday 15th — This morning I rode about 12 miles to Daniel 
Arnold's, a tanner, and preached in an adjoining grove, from 1st. 
Chronicles 4, v. 10, to a very numerous congregation ; the grace 
of God was with us in great power. Here I met with many 
old friends and acquaintances from the East, all entreating me 
to pay them a visit. In the afternoon I spoke again to a vast 
multitude at Mr. Fetter's, where we lodged for the night. 16th 
— We came to old Mr. Creider's, in Ross county. 17th— We 
lodged with Henry Musselman, on the Scioto. The people are 
generally engaged in gathering their grain ; the harvest is very 
abundant, I doubt whether I have ever seen handsomer wheat 
than what I saw this season in this country ; frequently I said 
to my fellow traveller, "O ! what a country this will be in half 
a century hence. 18th — We rode through Chillicothe, took 
dinner with Mr. Deibler, and stopped for the night with Mr. 
Frosh. 19th-^We lodged with Adam Malo. 20th— We rode 
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with grass. Lodged with Mr .Kremer. 21st — We staid with 
Jacob Herring for the night. 

Sunday 22d — This forenoon we preached at a school-house, 
rode 6 miles and preached at Lewis Kemp's, where we tarried 
for the night. 23d — To-day we rode through Dayton, and 
came to Andrew Zelier's, where we were joyfully received. 
24th — We came through Frank ford, and staid for the night with 
George Yogelgesang. 25th — We lodged with Daniel Ewi. 
26th-- We reached Cincinnati; on my way I paid a visit to 
Thomas King, who had moved here from Baltimore. The fam- 
ily were so glad to see me that they shed tears of joy. In the 
city I stopped with Henry Gimbel ; he also was from Balti- 
more and had moved to this place. At night I attended a Me- 
thodist meeting, where I spoke a word of exhortation. 27th — 
We visited the Rev. Mr. Brown, also a Methodist preacher na- 
med Leyel, crossed the Ohio river into Kentucky, came to New- 
port, where we were kindly entertained by Jacob Bergman, 
a brother-in-law of Br. Geeting. 28th — We returned into the 
State of Ohio, and lodged with Christian Eversol. 

Sunday 29th — This day we preached in Cincinnati, in the 
Methodist meeting house ; lodged with Mr. Hall. 30th — This 
morning before we left the place we were waited on by several 
German friends at Henry Gimbei's ; they requested me to vis- 
it them again, or send some other German preachers to them. 
We rode to-day to Lebanon, and tarried for the night. 31st — 
We preached about 6 miles from Lebanon ; lodged at night with 
Matthias Young. 

August 1st — This ftrenoon we preached here ; in the after- 
noon we rode to Andrew Zelier's. 2d — I preached here from 
Luke 17, v. 14, 15; rode to Frederick Wolf 's, and tarried for 
the night. 3d — This evening we lodged with Daniel Dryer. 
4th, and 

Sunday 5th — We had a two-days' meeting at Lewis Kemp's, 
near Dayton. Here the Lord met with us in mercy ; the whole 
congregation melted into tears : may the seed sown with weak- 
ness produce i'ruii unto eternal life. 6th — We had meeting at 
Herring's. 7th — We lodged at Mr. Eremer's, a Justice of the 
Peace. 8th — This morning we had to ride 24 miles to our ap- 
pointment at Adam Male's ; a large congregation was assem- 
bled, I preached from Psalm 2, v. 17, 13. 9th — W x e preached 
at'-rjohn Kohr's. 10th — We rode to a Camp-meeting near 
Chillicothe; I spoke first, Br. Crum followed me ; at night Br. 
Winter and Dreyer addressed the congregation. The people 
treated us remarkably friendly, and exercised all loving kind- 
ness towards us : may the Lord recompense them. 11th — This 
forenoon I preached again, from Luke 15, v. 24; the word was 
attended With power and produced a good effect. We had to 
leave the camp-ground to attend a Sacramental meeting at old 
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Sunday 12th — This morning we had our Love-feast ; I then 
preached from John 1, v. 11, 12, 13. We then administered the 
Sacrament; many came with streaming eyes to the Lord's ta- 
ble. 1 gave an invitation to all penitent sinners to come for- 
ward and signify their distress of soul by kneeling down and 
praying for mercy. A goodly number accepted the invitation ; 
we prayed with them for some time : may the Lord bless their 
souls and grant them the pardon of their sins. Lodged with 
Michael Creider, and rested well. 13th — To-day I hold a little 
Conference with the Brethren ; 15 preachers [How I write ? — 
preachers ! indeed ! — we are not worthy the appellation] were 
present : bless the Lord for the brotherly love and unanimity 
of mind which pervades throughout. 14th — This forenoon "I 
preached at Peter Miller's, from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5 ; in the af- 
ternoon we held meeting at the widow Seiler's ; this Sister enter- 
tained us very friendly. 15th — We rode about 20 miles and 
preached to a goodly number of people; I am surprised whence 
so many people came from in this apparent wilderness. 16th 
— This evening I came to my uncle Martin Landis's, where we 
tarried for the night. 17th — I preached at Nicholas Conrad's. 
When I was here about four weeks ago, his father was alive and 
well ; now he is dead and buried. O ! what is the life of man? 
18th — we came to a Camp-meeting ; Br Quinn was preaching 
when we arrived. Br. Shinn preached at night. 

Sunday 19th — Bishop McKendree preached this forenoon, 
from John 3, v. 19,20; it was a powerful discourse. I preach- 
ed in the German language, from Psalm 126, v. 8. 20th — We 
rode to Lancaster ; Bishop McKendree preached here in the 
Court-house, with astonishing power and unction from above^ 
from Hebrews 19, v. 35, 36. We rode home with Abr. Hiest- 
and. 21st— To-day we had meeting here ; I spoke from Mat- 
thew 5, v. 3 to 6 ; several persons were convicted of sin and in 
great distress of soul. We prayed with them as long as our 
time would permit. In the afternoon we preached at Frederiek 
Mentz's. Here we also had a powerful time ; many came down 
on their knees, crying for mercy ; unto God be all the glory : 
we lodged with Mr. Pantzi. 22d — This forenoon we had meet- 
ing at Mr. Zent's ; in the aften oon at Mr. Buck's. 23d-This 
forenoon I preached at Jacob Shauley's, from Luke 14, v. 21, 
22 ; in the afternoon at Bolebaugh's. This was truly a day of 
grace. 24th — We came through Lancaster and lodged with 
Fetter. 25th — A Sacramental meeting commenced at Ar- 
nold's ; at night I preached at Rodebaugh's. 

Sunday 26th — On account of the multitude of people that 
was assembled, we had to hold the meeting in the grove, no 
building in the neighborhood being sufficiently large enough to 
contain them. I spoke first, from Luke 15, v. 21, 22, 23; the 
Lord bestowed his grace, which enabled me to speak with great 
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of Ohio ; many came with streaming eyes to the table of lite 
Lord, and the whole congregation was visibly effected : unto 
God be all the glory. 27th— We rode to Ruber's. 28th— 1 
preached in Zanesviile ; rode yet 17 miles and lodged at a pub- 
lic house. 29th— We rode 40 miles and lodged with Mr. Hill. 
30th — J met Bishop Asbury on the road ; we stopped and had a 
conversation of about half an hour, commended each other to 
God and pursued our journey ; crossed the Ohio river and lodg- 
ed with Mr. Spar, in Virginia. 31st— We took dinner with 
Mr. Beck, a lovely, pious family ; he requested us to pray with 
them before we parted, which request we cheerfully complied 
with. Rode to Stoffel Winter's, where we tarried for the night. 

September lst~This day a two-days' meeting commenced in 
Mount Pleasant ; Abr. Hiestand spoke first, Crum, and Winter 
a young preacher, followed. 

Sunday 2d— This day we had a blessed time ; at night we had 
meeting at Bonnet's. 3d— My travelling companion, Br. Crum, 
left me this morning, taking his way home through Virginia ; 
Br. Hiestand accompanied me. 4th— I spoke at Steeher's, from 
Romans 8, v. 14. 5th— At Frederick Metzger's, from Ephe- 
sians 2, v. 17, and lodged with Martin Bortsfield. 6th— To- 
day I had to travel alone; my travelling companion, Hiestand, 
was unwell and had to stay behind. I lost my way, came to a 
Mr. Knegi's, where I received directions ; he requested me to 
alight and take refreshment. Came to Mr. Oberholtzer's, and 
preached from Luke 11, v. 21, 22. 7th— I visited several fam- 
ilies in this section of country, and lodged with John Draksel. 
8th, and 

Sunday 9th— We had a Sacramental meeting ; I spoke this 
forenoon from Psalm 32, v. 8, 9 ; at night I preached in Bon- 
net's school-house. 10th — This forenoon we had the best 
time; the Lord showered down his blessings in great profusion. 
In the afternoon we held a little conference ; I lodged this night 
with George Folsen. 11th— This morning I set out early to- 
wards home, had now no more appointments to fill ; my heart 
gave uncommon gratitude to my heavenly Father for his benev- 
olent protection, and for the good health which I had enjoyed on 
this long journey, but more especially for the assistance contin- 
ually bestowed on his unworthy servant, in declaring His coun- 
sel and preaching the gospel of free salvation to lost sinners. 
Reached Jacob Blauch's, where I tarried for the night. 12th 
—I reached Matthias Smidt's, in Bedford county. 13th— I came 
to McConnell's-town. 14th— After being twelve weeks on my 
journey, I reached home this evening and found my family all 
well : bless the Lord, O ! my soul, for all his goodness and mer- 
cy. 15th, and 

f Sunday 16th— I attended a Quarterly meeting in Frederick 
/ county ; staid for the night with Valentine Daub. 22d— I rod@ 
i fc> Loudoun county, Virginia, and lodged for the night with oki 
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Sunday 23d — -This forenoon f preached here, from Malachi 3, 
v. 16, 17, 18; in the afternoon we had meeting at Philip Eb- 
crhardt's. 24th— This morning' I am well, bless the Lord ; O ! 
for more power and grace to serve my Master acceptably : I 
desire to live altogether for Him and be spent in his service. 
Rode to my son's-in-Iaw and staid for the night. 25th— Came 
to my son Jacob's, in Shepherd's-town. 26th — Returned home. 

Sunday 30th— This forenoon I preached at Wolgamot's ; at 
night in the Stone meeting house. 

October 7th— This forenoon I preached at Hauser's ; in the 
afternoon at Schnebly's. 

Sunday 14th— I preached a funeral sermon at John Winters'. 

Sunday 21st— This forenoon I preached in Hagers-town, from 
Luke 14, v. 17. 24th— We had meeting at Ruber's ; I spoke 
from Matthew 11, v. 28, 29. 25th— Rode to Peter Stadtler's. 
26th— Preached in Waynesburg. 27th, and 

Sunday 28th— We had a Quarterly meeting at Fetherhoff 's; 
I spoke from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 29th— Returned home. 

November 4th — Preached at P. Stadtler's, from Matthew 
22, v. 4, 

Sunday 11th— Li Hagers-town, from 1st. -Chron. 4, v. 10. 

Sunday 18th— This forenoon I preached in Shank's church, 
from Revelation 21, v. 7. 20th— I preached a funeral sermon ; 
my neighbor, StourTer, was buried. 

Sunday 25th— I spoke at Shelli's. 26th— At Peter Stadtler's; 
27th— In Hagers- town. 

December 1st— Rode to my son's-in-law, in Virginia. 

Sunday 2d — This forenoon Rr. Painter preached here ; I led 
the class. In the afternoon I preached in Ruckle's-town, and 
lodged with Mr. Jenning's. 3d— Rode to Br. Crum's. 4th— 
Preached at Mr. Evans'. 5th— In Shepherd's-town. 6th-Re- 
turned home. 

Sunday 9th— This forenoon I preached in Hagers-town. 
10th — This morning my companion appears to be ill, complains 
of a pain in her head. 15th, and 

Sunday 16th — I attended a Methodist Quarterly meeting in 
Shepherd's-town; Rr. Jefferson spoke from Matthew 11, v. 12/ 
Hinkel and Fechtig followed him. This was a blessed day to 
my souk Returned home in the afternoon and found my ■ om- 
pan-ibri still very ill, 

Sunday 23d — This forenoon I preached in Hagers-town, and 
returned home. 24th — I rode to A. Smidt's. 25th— Preached 
in Middle-town, from John 1, v. 11, 12. 26th — Returned home, 
found my companion woise than I had left her; rode to Ha- 
gers-town and brought a physician. 

Sunday 30th— Preached at Hauser's. 31st — Preached a fu- 
neral sermon at Jacob Dehof 's. 

January 1st, 1811 — This morning I am thankful to God, who 
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the Lord grant me new grace to spend the few remaining day? 
of my life, to his name's glory. 

Sunday 6th — Yesterday and to-day we had a Quarterly meet- 
ing in Hagers-town. My wife is still sick, for which reason I 
have to stay at home. 

Sunday 13th— Many of the neighbors came to my house to 
see my companion ; I exhorted and prayed with them. 17th — 
I preached a funeral sermon from Psalm 144, v. 3. 

Sunday 20th— -Preached in Hagers-town and returned home. 

Sunday 27th— I was in ShepherdVtown. 31st — i visited se- 
veral sick persons. On my way home my horse stumbled and 
i iH on me ; I was considerably bruised, but thank God it is no 
worse. 

February 1st — This day I am 6:2 years of age : Lord have 
mercy on me ; I am ashamed that I have not lived more to thy 
glory. 

Sunday 3d — I was in ShepherdVtown, heard the Rev. Mr. 
Meyer preach from Gallatians 2, v. IS. The doctrine advanc- 
ed by him was solid truth, but to all appearance made very little 
or no impression. 5th — f preached in Shepherd's-town, from 
Hebrews 2, v. 3. 6th— Returned home, found my companion 
rather worse, her disease having assumed the character of a 
nervous fever. 

Sunday 10th — Preached in Hagers-town. 

Sundav 17th— "Af Ruber's, from Luke S, v. 29. 

Sunday 24th— A t Hawser's, 25th— Rode to Peter Kemp's ; 
be was very ill and rejoiced to see me, stretched forth his hand 
and said, (i O ! Brother, how ardently did I desire to see you 
once more in this world ; I know my time is short, scon I shall 
try the realities of another world." Being very weak, he was 
not able to say much. I asked him whether he had the love of 
Jesus dwelling in his soul ? He replied, f '0 yes, bless the Lord 
for it." He co ntinued to grow more feeble, until the 
following morning, when between 5 and 6 o'clock he expired 
in the arms of Jesus. At the time of his death we were all at 
prayer around the bed. 27th— This morning the remains of 
Br. Peter Kemp were interred; a great many people attended 
the funeral. Br. Geeting preached the funeral discourse, from 
Psalm S, v. 5,1 followed him in the English language. 28th- 
\I returned home. - 

March 1st. and 2d— I remained at home. 

Sunday 3d— 1 had meeting in Shepherd's-town . 5th— Came 
to Chr. Crum's. 6ih— To New-town, lodged with Mr. Meek- 
er. 7th-- 1 staid at Chr. Funkhouser's. 8th— At Geeting's. 

Sunday 10th— 1 his forenoon I preached at John Funkhouser's 
from John 5, v. 2-1 : in the afternoon I spoke at Senseny's, from 
Ephesians 2, v. 17, 18, 19. llth--I came to Winchester, met 
Br. Jacob Gruber, and rode with him to Chr. Crum's. 13 th— 
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Sunday lTtli — I was at home. 20th— This morning I set out 
for Baltimore, came to Mr. Sneider's, where I lodged for the 
night. 21st— This evening I reached the city and had meeting 
at Otterbein's. 22d and 23d-I attended the Methodist Confer- 



Sunday 24th— This forenoon Jacob G ruber preached in Ot- 
terbein's church ; Br. Henry Boehm in the afternoon ; at night 
I preached in the African meeting house ; I suppose not less 
than a thousand coloured people were assembled. Before I had 
spoken many minutes, the noise and uproar became so great 
that my voice was entirely drowned, and could be heard no lon- 
ger. 26th— I attended Conference again. 27th— This afternoon 
I led a Sister's class at Otterbein's. 28th— I left the city and 
rode to Mr. Sneider's. 29th— Returned home, found my wife 
still sick, and apparently growing weaker. 30th— I attended a 
inner aK 

Sunday 31st— A Mr. Hurley preached this forenoon at our 
school- houvse, I exhorted after him. 

April 1st— This morning 1 rode to Hagers-town to get me- - 
dicine for my wife : may God bless the means to her recovery, 
5th— This day Br. John Hers hey was buried. 

Sunday 7th— This forenoon I preached in Hagers-town ; re- 
turned home in the afternoon, (bund my companion still grow- 
ing more feeble : may the Lord bless her and fully prepare her 
for heaven and eternal glory. 

Sunday 14th— This forenoon I preached at Shauman's, and 
returned home again; I spoke from John 20, v. 5. This week 
I remained at home ; my wife is still getting worse. 

Sunday 21st— I was at home ; my dear companion being very 
sick and feeble. . 22d— This evening at 6 o'clock my dear com- 
panion departed this life, and resigned her immortal spirit into 
the arms of Jesus her Saviour. Peace be to thy ashes : for ma- 
ny years thou hast been a staff and comfort unto me ; soon Ave 
shall be re-united where parting will be no more. 24th— This 
day the remains of my dear companion were deposited in the 
grave; Br. Geeting delivered a funeral discourse, from Matth. 
6, v. 19, 20. 21, Br. Louis Fechtig followed him in the English 
language. Her age was 59 years and 22 days. 25th— I form- 
ed the resolution for some time, if it should be the pleasure of 
the Lord to take my companion from me, to break up house- 
keeping totally ; this resolution I put into immediate execu- 
tion, and moved this day to my son Andrew's, where! have my 
own room, and my board when at home at his table. 

Sunday 28th— I attended a funeral and spoke from Psalm 39, 
v. 5, 6. 29th— This day Br. Geeting and Andrew Zeller came 
to see me, and staid with us for the night. We had a long and 
interesting conversation together, respecting the work of God 
generally, and particularly in the western country.. 30th— J 
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May 1st— We returned again. 2d— This forenoon Br. Zeller 
preached at our house. 3d— I set out on a journey to Pennsyl- 
vania, came to Eberhardt's and staid for the night. 4th— I 
came to Frederick -town and lodged with Mr. Meixel. 

Sunday 5th— This forenoon Br. Nelson Reed addressed the 
congregation, I spoke in the afternoon from 1st. Chronicles 4, 
v. 10 ; lodged wilh Mr. Sander. 6th— This evening I reached 
Br. Bishop's. 7th— I preached in York by candle-light ; lodg- 
ed with W. Bentz. 8th— To-day I rode in company with Br. 
Kesler to Lancaster, thence to Chr. Hershey's. 9th — I paid a 
visit to my old father-in-law, prayed with him, and rode on to 
my appointment near Ephrata ; here I preached to a numerous 
congregation, from Hebrews 4, v. 1. 10th— This forenoon I 
preached at Mr. Wenger's; at night at Mr. Ruth's. 11th, 
and 

Sunday 12th— We had a Sacramental meeting at Mr. Don- 
tier's j I spoke from John o, v. 24: may God in mercy pity 
these people ; the young folks have even no manners or polite- 
ness, much less religion. 13th — I lodged with old Br. Grosh. 
14th— I came to Br. Martin Boehm's. loth— Visited several 
friends and lodged with my brother-in-law, Baer. 16th— This 
forenoon I preached here with a feeling heart, to a great con- 
gregation, chiefly old acquaintances, from Acts 17, v. .30 : I 
trust it was not in vain. Rode to my sister Barbara's, and staid 
for the night. 17th— I was in Lancaster, from thence I rode to 
David Long's, where 1 found Brs. Hoffman and Kesler. 

Sunday 19th— We had a Sacramental meeting ; I preached 
from Ephesians 2, v. 17, IS. *20th— This evening we had meet- 
ing at Br. Neidig's. 22d— W e rode through Harrisburg, 
reached Joseph Kncgi's, where we are to hold our Conference. 
Twenty-three Brethren met in Conference ; perfect love and 
unanimity existed among them. On the evening of the 25th, 
Conference came to a close. 

Sunday 26th— We had a Sacramental meeting at David Snei- 
der's. 27th— I rode to FetherhofT's. 28th— Returned home. 

June 1st, and Sunday 2d— We had a Sacramental meeting at 
the Antietam. 4th— X preached in Shepherd's-town. 6th— Ar- 
rived at Chr. C rum's. 7th— We had a blessed meeting at John 
Senseny's. 8th, and 

Sunday 9th— We had a Quarterly meeting at Jacob Funk- 
houser's; 1 spoke. with great liberty from Psalm 32, the last 
four verses Rode to Woodstock and preached by candle-light. 
10th— This evening we had meeting at Michael Homans', and 
staid for the night. 11th, and 12th— We had a two-days' meet- 
ing at Peter Meyer's; I spoke from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5, 6, 7. 
13th— I preached at Peter Rider's, from Ephesians 2, v. 18, 19, 
14th— We rode through Staunton, came 1o Lewis Shuey's, 
where Ave tarried and were cordially received. 15th, and 

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from Psalm 126 ; Br. Chr. Smidt spoke with energy and unc- 
tion from above. We bad a good meeting. 17th— I preached 
at Altderfer's. 18th-- At Henry Huff's. 19th-At John Pe- 
ters'. 20th— At George Funkhouser's, from Romans 12, v. 11, 
12, 13. Rode to Henry Geeting's and lodged for the night. 
21st— I preached here, from Psalm 39, v. 5, 6,7; rodet© 
Woodstock and lodged with Zehring. 22d— We came to Abr. 
Funkhouser's. 

Sunday 23d— This morning I felt myself unworthy and not 
able to preach, but when the people assembled, I wrestled like 
Jacob for a blessing ; the Lord answered my prayer, and I spoke 
with great liberty from Luke 19, v. 8, 9. Rode to Abr. Neus- 
wander's, and preached from Luke 17, v. 13, 14, 15. 24th— 
We came through Winchester and lodged with Br. Crum. 
25th— I came to my son's-in-law. 26th— To Shepherd's-town, 
where I found Br. Enoch George. He preached at night, and 
I exhorted after him ; a young woman was happily converted to 
God. The next morning we were informed that the father of 
the young lady whipped her with a cow-hide for going to Me- 
thodist meeting. O ! how great will be the responsibility at 
the great day, of such parents as prevent their children from 
getting religion in order to save their souls ? How can they an- 
swer for such conduct, to their Maker? May the Lord have 
mercy on such parents. 27th— I returned home, found all well 
and engaged in harvest. 

Sunday 30th— I preached in Hagers-town. 

July 3d— This day I preached a funeral sermon. 6th, and 

Sunday 7th— We had a two-days' meeting at home in the 
barn. 11th— I attended the funeral of Elizabeth, daughter of 
Samuel Newcomer. 

Sunday 14th— This forenoon I spoke at Hauser's. 17th— I 
attended the funeral of Jacob Rench. 

Sunday 21st— This forenoon I preached in Hagers-town," 
from Matthew 5, v. 3 ; in the afternoon from Jeremiah 48, v. 
1 ; lodged with John Hershey. 25th— Was a day of Thanks- 
giving ; i preached at Schnebly's, from Proverbs 10, v. 5. 
27th, and 

Sunday 28th— We had a Sacramental meeting at Jacob Cro- 
nise's, on Fishing Creek ; it was a blessed time. Rode to 
Frederick-town, and lodged at Byerly's. 29th— I visited sev- 
eral families, staid for the night with Chr. Remsberg, 30th— 
Returned home. 31st— We had meeting at Lang's. 

August 2d— This day Abr. Hiestand preached at our house ; 
I exhorted after him. Rode 14 miles across the South Moun- 
tain and preached at Elias Villiard's. 3d, and 

Sunday 4th— We had a two-days' meeting at Philip Frey'*, 
in Loudoun county, Virginia. I spoke from Matthew 15, v. 
25 ; Geeting, Bovvlus, and Reynolds were present. The pow- 
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for mercy : may God grant them persevering grace and deepen 
the work in their souls" 9th— I rode through Green-castle and 
Chambersburg ; at night I reached Rocky Springs ; stopped at 
Ruber's for the night." 10th, and 

Sunday 11th— I attended a meeting of the Albright Breth- 
ren at Oberly's ; I spoke from Psalm 126 ; Dreisbach, Erb, 
Walter and Br. Davis were present. Rode to David Sneider's 
and staid for the night. 12th— We had an extraordinary good 
meeting at Hiskey's ; several persons were happily convert- 
ed, and professors had their spiritual strength renewed. 13th— 
This forenoon we had meeting at Sheibley's ; in the afternoon 
at David Gish's. 14th— This forenoon at Ruber's ; in the af- 
ternoon at Wolgamot's. loth— This forenoon at John Creider's; 
at night in Chambersburg. 16th— Returned home. 17th, and 

Sunday 18th— We had a Quarterly meeting at Jacob Bow- 
lus's ; more people were on this occasion collected, than I had 
ever before seen at this place \ Br. Neidig preached with un- 
common power, from Matthew 3, v. 10 ; Br. Larkins, a Meth- 
odist preacher followed him. We had a blessed time : unto God 
be all the glory. 19th, and 20th— I was engaged in preparing 
a tent for Camp-meeting, intending to take the whole family 
along. 21st— We arrived at the Camp-ground, on Mr. Hoff- 
man's land in Frederick county : may the Lord bless me and 
all the family. 

Sunday 25th— A great many people were this day assembled; 
James Smith delivered the first discourse, Higgins followed 
him ; Geeting and Hoffman spoke in the German language. 
The word spoken produced great effect on the congregation : in 
eternity only it will fully appear how much good was done at 
this Camp-meeting 27th— The meeting came to a close. Be- 
fore we parted we had a glorions time; we also could say, 
"Lord thou hast kept the best wine to the last." We returned 
home joyfully, with renewed strength and full purpose of heart, 
to pursue the narrow wa} r to eternal life and glory. 29th— 1 left 
home to attend a Quarterly meeting on Sleepy Creek ; came to 
Shepherd's- town and tarried with my son Jacob. 30th— To- 
day I came to Peter Reiner's, on Back Creek. 31st— This fore- 
noon I reached the place of meeting ; Crum, Duckwalt, and 
Reiser were here ; Chr. Crum spoke first. At night we had 
meeting at Ambrose's. 

Sunday, September 1st— This forenoon I preached from Can- 
ticles 6, v. 9 ; Br. Strawbridge, a Methodist preacher, followed 
me. The word produced a great effect on the congregation ; 
several came forward, requesting us with streaming eyes to pray 
for them ; but some others stood giggling and laughing : may 
God have mercy on these careless sinners, before if is eternally 
too late. I lodged with William Ranki, and rested remarka- 
bly well.] 2d— I rode about 30 miles to Hagers-town ; Joseph 
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j nlous discourse. I exhorted after him and lodged with Jacob 
j King. This week I was principally at home. 6th — I preach- 
' ed at Henry Smith's. 7th, and 

Sunday 8th— We had a Sacramental meeting at Yost Her- 
baugh's; I spoke first, from John 1, v. 11 to 14. 9th— We 
had a blessed meeting at Br. Forrester's ; Eberhardt spoke 
first, I followed him. The audience was wonderfully effected, 
nearly every soul melted into tears. At night we had meeting 
again, Br. Down preached ; the grace of God was again won- 
derfully displayed in the conviction and conversion of poor sin- 
ners; the meeting continued till after midnight. 10th— This 
day I visited Br. Jeremiah Browning; the family were very 
glad to see me : about 15 years ago I preached here ; at night 
we had a good meeting at Frederick Mentz's. 11th— We had 
a very wet day ; rode but a few miles and lodged with Jacob 
Senseny. 12th— 1 came to Mr. J. Toysy's ; he received me 
very kindly. 13th — I reached a Camp-meeting on Mr. Jones' 
land, about 13 miles from Baltimore, and tarried here until the 
17th. The concourse of people attending the meeting was im- 
mense ; a great many who slept securely in their sins were 
awakened and saw their dangerous situation : many of them 
were enabled to testify that the Lord Jesus Christ has power to 
save to the uttermost all that will come unto him ; many others 
were encouraged and strengthened to pursue the narrow way of 
life and glory. My poor soul also received a blessing, a fore- 
taste of heaven : glory and honor be to our God for ever. I 
rode home with Sister Willis, on Pipe Creek ; several neigh- 
bors met in the evening at the house, but the pain in my leg 
was so great that I was barely able to stand. I tried to give a 
word of exhortation, bowed before a throne of grace to 
implore God and ask a blessing at his hands. I called on 
her eldest son, Henry, to pray ; he was only a few days ago con- 
verted at Camp-meeting, and of course yet in his first love. 
During his prayer we all felt the love of God so abundantly shed 
abroad in our hearts, we were as those on the day of Pentecost, full 
of new wine. 18th— I remained here on account of my sore leg; 
Sister Willis was very kind to me, and nursed me so tenderly, 
that I shall never be able to repay her kindness : may the Lord 
bless and reward her. I rode to Sister ZollikorTer's, where f 
found another good Samaritan ; she attended me and dress- 
ed my sore leg : this loving kindness towards me forced tears 
of gratitude from my eyes. I was compelled to remain here 
several days. 24th — (my leg being somewhat better) I rode 
heme. 25th— I preached a funeral sermon at Witmer's. 26th 
— I attended another funeral at Ridenour's. 27th— This day 
Henry Hiestand preached at our house. 28th, and 

Sunday 29th— We had a Quarterly meeting at Jacob Thom- 
as's, in the old church ; it was truly a day of grace, the pro- 
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Lord. I invited all who were concerned for the salvation of their 
souls to come forward and be prayed for. Presently eight came 
forward, kneeling down and praying for mercy : may the Lord 
bless them all for Jesus' sake. 30th— To-day I rode with Br. 
Nelson Reed to Oldtown ; lodged with Mr. Prater. 

October 1st— This day we missed the right road and went a 
considerable distance astray ; at last after riding about 50 miles 
we reached Lenox Martum's, where we were cordially receiv- 
ed and friendly entertained. 2d— This forenoon we rested ; in 
the afternoon we rode to John Jacobs', and lodged for the night. 
3d— We reached the Camp-ground at Joseph Crisop's ; Br. 
.Reed delivered the first discourse, from John 9, v. 4, with as- 
tonishing power. This evening we already had a number of 
mourners; singing and praying continued during the better 
part of the night ; 7 or 8 were happily converted and received 
pardon of sin in the blood of the Lamb. 4th— Br. Stevens preach- 
ed this forenoon, I followed him * Br. Shinn preached in the af- 
ternoon, Lenox Martum at night. 

Sunday 6th— This forenoon Shinn preached again with aston- 
ishing power ; at night the lamentation and crying of the mourn- 
ers was so great that we could not preach; many received par- 
don of their sins and were enabled to rejoice in God their Sa- 
viour and Redeemer. 8th— The meeting came to a close ; I 
rode through Oldtown to the widow Possel's, where I staid for 
the night. 9th— I reached Shepherd's- town. 10th— Returned 
home. 12th, and 

Sunday 13th— I attended a Quarterly meeting in Hagers- 
town ; lodged with John Hershey. 14 th— I returned; felt 
somewhat unwell this week. 

Sunday 20th— I preached in the Stone meeting house, from 
Matth. 9, v. 28, 29. 23cl-Br. Hoffman and myself preached 
at Henry Smidt's ; in the evening we came to Valentine Doub's 
and lodged for the night. 24th— This forenoon we preached 
here. 26th, and 

Sunday 27th— We had a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-town ; 
it was truly a soul-reviving time, many souls were blessed. 

Sunday, November 3d— This forenoon Elie Hinkel preached 
at my son's- in-law, I spoke after him ; in the afternoon I preach- 
ed in Buckle's-town, from Romans 1, v. 16. 4th— This day I 
accompanied my daughter to Mr. George Harris's, and staid for 
the night. 

Sunday 10th— I attended a meeting at Rohrer's. 16th, and 
Sunday 17th, and Monday 18th— We had a three-days' meet- 
ing at the Stone meeting house ; I spoke from Eph. 2, v. 17 ; 
we had a blessed time, many souls were brought to a know- 
ledge of the truth. 

The manuscript appears to be incomplete. The continuance thereof is 
wanting from November 18, 1811, to February 25, 1812. 

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Schnebly's ; at night at Witter's. The Lord was present in 
convicting and converting power. 

Sunday, March 1st— This forenoon we had meeting in Shep- 
herd Vtown ; at night I spoke from Psalm 40, v. 1, 2. 3d— At 
Mr. Lancaster's ; lodged with Mr. Samuel Harris. 

Sunday 8th— I preached at Conrad Kemp's, from John 5, v. 
4; staid for the night at the widow Kemp's. 9 th— 1 preached 
in Middle-town, and lodged with Valentine Bowlus. 11th— I 
attended a meeting at Hainan's. 

Sunday 15th— This forenoon I spoke at Schnebly's ; in the af- 
ternoon we had a blessed Class-meeting at Simon Meeting's. 
21st— I rode to Loudoun county, and staid for the night with oid 
Mr. Frey. 

Sunday 22d— This forenoon I preached at Henry Frey's, from 
Matth. 21, v. 14, 15, 16, to an attentive congregation \ in the 
afternoon I heard Br. James Smith, in Leesburg, where I met 
Bishops Asbury and McKendree; I lodged with Mr. Busy. 
The Methodist Conference was here in session, and I tarried un- 
til the 27th, when the Conference was closed ; rode with As- 
bury and Henry Boehm to Noland's Ferry, where we crossed 
the Potomac river. Before we parted, Asbury gave me an in- 
vitation to attend the Philadelphia Conference, in order to assist 
in effecting a union and brotherly fellowship within the bounds 
of the Philadelphia Conference, between the Methodist church 
and the United Brethren in Christ. I lodged this night at the 
widow Kemp's. 28th, and 

Sunday 29th— We had a Quarterly meeting in Shauman's 
church ; Bishop McKendree was present. At night he preach- 
ed at Schnebly's, I exhorted after him ; we both lodged at Ja- 
cob Hess's. 30th— Our meeting still continued ; Br. Fechtig 
preached first, McKendree followed ; several persons were hap- 
pily converted to God, others had their spiritual strength renew- 
ed, and some were enabled to jump and shout for joy : unto God 
be all the glory. 

April 2d— To-day I was at Peter Stadtler's. where I received 
the information through Br. Henry Spayth, that old Father 
Martin Boehm had departed this life, aged 86 years, 3 months 
and 11 days ; he died MarchJ23d, and was buried March 26'th, 
1812. 3d- 1 had meeting at Yost Herbaugh's. 4th-- At Wel- 
ter's, near Mechanicstown ; many come to this place to hear the 
word, but as yet I perceive no change of heart in any of them. \ 

Sunday 5th— This forenoon I preached at Snock's ; in the af- \ 
ternoon at Valentine Doub's, where I formed a class of ten mem- j 
bers : may the Lord preserve them all unto eternal life. Gth— / 
I preached in Middle-town. 

Sunday 12th— This day Br. John Swartzwelder and myself 
preached in Hagers-town ; we lodged at Marteny's. 13th--f 
came to Chambersburg, and lodged with Beshore. 14th— This 
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dig's, but found him not at home, for which I was very sorry 3 
because I wanted him to accompany me to Philadelphia, to the 
Methodist Conference. 16th— This morning* I felt my soul 
drawn out in secret prayer for a deeper work of grace in my 
heart, for success on my journey, and for the welfare of the whole 
society of the United Brethren in Christ. Rode to Chr. Smidt's 
and staid for the night. 17th- 1 reached Jacob Boehm's. 18th 
■—I came to Br. Grosh's ; he rode with me to Joseph W eidman's, 
where I met Brs. Zentmeyer, Arndt, and Bergman ; staid for 
the night, but did not rest well, my mind was not at ease; dark 
clouds portending a storm, appeared to be hovering around me 
on every side ; I flew to the arms of my Redeemer for protec- 
tion, and hope and trust he will keep me under his Almighty 
wings. 

Sunday 19th— This forenoon I preached from Matthew 15, 
v. 28, with considerable liberty ; rode in the afternoon to Jacob 
Brunner's, where I rested well. 20th— I came to Henry Zuck's, 
17 miles from Philadelphia ; the old people were absent from 
home, but the children received me very kindly : may God re- 
ward them. 21st— To-day about noon I reached Philadelphia, 
took up my abode with David Seaman ; in the afternoon 1 went 
to meeting and heard Br. Philip Bruce ; at night i had a long 
conversation with Bishop Asbury, and heard Jacob Gruber 
preach at the meeting house. 22d— It is this day twelve months 
since my dear companion departed this life : may the good Be- 
ing also prepare me for the great change which sooner or later 
I will have to make ; may I then be found worthy to inherit 
eternal life, and enter into that rest prepared for all that love 
the Lord Jesus Christ. I attended the Conference during its 
session; at night 1 attended meeting at the Academy, Br. 
Douglass delivered a very impressive discourse. 23d— This 
forenoon I attended Conference again ; the Brethren appointed 
Thomas Ware, Boray and Fox, a committee, if possible to form 
a closer union with the United Brethren in Christ. In the af- 
ternoon 1 met the Committee ; when they brought in their re- 
port to Conference, it was resolved, that the Philadelphia Con- 
ference would act, and go as far in this matter, as the Baltimore 
Conference had done before them. 24th— This forenoon I at- 
tended the Conference again ; when it was further resolved, to 
send a written communication on the subject to the Conference 
of the United Brethren. Bishop Asbury preached to-day at 
half-past eleven o'clock ; four Brethren were solemnly ordain- 
ed Elders by the laying on of hands. 25th— This day I receiv- 
ed a written communication to our Conference ; it was further 
resolved to send two members of their body as messengers to 
our Annual Conference, to consult, confer and advise further on 
the subject, with the Brethren in Conference assembled. At 
night Br. Christopher Frey preached a solid sermon. 

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George's ; also in the Quaker or Friends' meeting house. Here 
I heard a lady speak in public ; in the afternoon I attended at 
the Academy. 27th— To-day the Conference came to a close. 
On returning to my lodgings, I ibund a young Quaker friend 
awaiting my arrival to pay me a visit; it proved a Mr. Zolli- 
koffer, a son of our dear Sister on Pipe Creek. It gave me 
great joy and heart-felt satisfaction to find this young man a true 
disciple of Jesus, a follower of the meek and lowly Nazarene, 
and one who has a solid knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. 
I left Philadelphia about 3 o'clock in the afternoon ; rode 20 
miles yet and stopped at a public house kept by Mr. Fahne- 
stock. 28th— I rode to Christopher Grosh's and staid for the 
night. 29th— I reached my father and brother's-in-law. 30th 
—I visited my sisters and lodged wit!: Jacob Creider. 

May 1st— I preached a funeral sermon, from Psalm 39, v, 5, 
6,7; John Baer, a brother of my father-in-law, was buried. 
I had great liberty to speak to my old acquaintances, friends, 
and relations ; rode to Christian Lang's and tarried for the night. 

Sunday 3d— This day I preached at Jacob Shelli's, from John 
5, v. 24, to a numerous congregation. 4th— I visited Chr. Her- 
shey ; lodged with David Gingerich. 5th and 6th— We had a 
Sacramental meeting at John Neidig's ; I spoke from Luke 
15, v. 31, 32; lodged with Christian Erb. 8th- We had a 
meeting at John Neiclig's ; I spoke from Psalm 68, v. 19. 9th, 
and 

Sunday 10th— We had a Quarterly meeting at Abr. Meyer's; 
f spoke from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5, 6, 7 ; we had a blessed time. 
Rode to Shelleberger's and staid for the night. 11th— T paid a 
visit to Br. John Davis ; rode through Chambersburg and tar- 
ried with Br. Kesler. 12th— I returned home. 13th— Our An- 
nual Conference commenced to-day at Schnebly's meeting house 
in Washington county, Maryland, and continued until the 16th. 
Two of our English Brethren attended our Conference as mes- 
sengers of the Philadelphia Conference. We had great har- 
mony and brotherly love during the session, and the friendly 
relations between our Society and the Methodist Brethren was 
greatly cemented and invigorated. 

Sunday 17th— This morning we had an excellent Love- feast; 
Br. Draksel preached from Amos 9, v. 13, 14. 18th— We had 
meeting at Hauser's ; rode to Hagers-town, where we tarried 
for the night. 

Sunday 24th— I preached in Sheoherd's-town, from John 3, 
v. 6, 7,8. 

Sunday 31st— I attended a meeting at Marsh's. 

Sunday, June 7th— This day I preached at home, from Luke 
13, v. 23", 24. 8th— This morning I commended myself and 
the family into the hands of Almighty God, and set out on my 
journey to the State of Ohio ; rode to Hagers-town and stop- 
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and preached at night at Bloody Run, from Matthew 15, v. 27^ 
28 ; here I met my travelling companion, William Ambrouse. 
10th— To-day we had an appointment at Matthias Smidl's, 4 
miles from Bedford; Br. Ambrouse spoke first, I followed him; 
I believe it was not altogether in vain. 11th— To-day we reach- 
ed the top of the Allegheny, and lodged with Henry Hess. 12th 
—We came to Berlin, stopped with Br. Johnson ; at night we 
had meeting at Jacob Guilds. I preached to a tolerably large 
congregation, from Matthew 15, v. 27,28. 13th, and 

Sunday 14th— We had a blessed Sacramental meeting at John 
Weimar's ; I spoke from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5, 6, 7 ; several per- 
sons obtained mercy and pardon of sin in the blood of the Lamb. 
15th— To-day we dined with Br. Wm. Steel, a Methodist 
preacher ; came to Henry Fileher's, and tarried with him for 
the night. 16th— To-day we had meeting at GeorgeAmbrouse's, 
a cousin of my travelling companion ; Louis Fechtig was also 
present, he travels this circuit : we had a serious time. I rode 
alone across Laurel hill, and lodged with Conrad Pfirsing. 17th 
—This forenoon I preached at John Walter's, from Psalm 34, 
v. 15, 16, 17 ; in the afternoon w e had meeting at John Swartz's. 
18th— This day we came through Greensburgh, visited John 
Kerns and Pittal, and staid for the night with Sloderbeck. 19th 
— Was a very rainy day, so we had to tarry here. 20th, and 

Sunday 21st— We had a Sacramental meeting in Mount Plea- 
sant; I spoke from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10 ; Ambrouse spoke 
from Psalm 1, v. 1, 2, 3; Brs. Braksel, Berger, Pfirsing and 
Winter were present, and what is still better, the Lcrd Jesus 
was also present in his convicting and converting power. 22d 
—To-day we dined with Metzger, and staid for the night with 
Knegi. 23d— This forenoon we had meeting at Stecher's school- 
house ; at night at old Mr. Stecher's. The old lady of the 
house and several other persons, came down on their knees du- 
ring the time of preaching, crying for mercy. 24th— To day 
we rode through Washington, tarried for the night with Hurd. 
25th— This forenoon I preached in Bceifler's church, from E- 
phesians 2, v. 4; rode to Mr. Spahr's, in Virginia, where we 
lodged. 26th— To-day we crossed the Ohio river at Martin's 
ferry, and lodged at a public house. 27th— This morning we 
set out early ; rode about 40 miles to-day, and lodged for the 
nisrht with John Bower, who entertained us very friendly. 

Sunday 28th— This forenoon I preached here, from Psalm 40, 
v. 1 to 4; rode through Zanesville and lodged with Henry Hi:- 
her. 29th— To-day we came to old Mr. Mehn's and tarried for 
the night. 30th— We visited Abr. Hiestand, came through 
Lancaster and lodged with George Benedum. 

July 1st— This forenoon I preached here, from Psalm 8, v. 
5 ; went home with George C rowel and staid for the night. 2d 
—To-day I preached at Mr. Bresler's, from Matthew ^, v. 3, 
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1 lodged with Mr. Fastnacht. 3d— We rode about 30 miles, 
stopped at Michael Cryder's ; here I met Br. Emmet, a Meth- 
odist preacher. I was rejoiced to see an old friend in a strange 
land; we dined together at Henry Musselman's, and rode to 
Mr. Froshauer's, where we staid for the night. 4th— This eve- 
ning we lodged with Henry Kfoher. 

Sunday 5th— This forenoon we had meeting at Mr. George 
Jocum's ; in the afternoon at John Froshauer's ; the Lord was 
with us at both places. 6th— To-day we stopped and took re- 
freshment with Daniel Weyer; rode to Lewis Duekwalt's and 
tarried lor the night. 7th — We rested our beasts and visited se- 
veral families in this neighborhood. 8th — We lode about 40 
miles, through a mere wilderness, but remarkably rich land, 
where a great many families may yet be able to maintain them- 
selves ; at night we reached Jacob Herring's. 9th — We came 
to Lewis Kemp's and staid for the night. 10th— We visited 
the widow Freyberger, also Lehman, and lodged with Mr. 
Wolf Ilth— We reached Br. Andrew Zeller's. 

Sunday 12th— This forenoon I preached here in a new school 
house, from Mark 8, v. 22, 23, 24 ; in the afternoon I spoke at 
Mr. Kearney's, from Luke 19, v. 6,7,8: lodged with John 
Kemp. 13th — We reached Cincinnati, where we were kindly 
received by Thomas King, of Baltimore. 14th — To-day we 
crossed the river, rode 41 miles and lodged with Mr. Arnold, at 
a public house. 15th — We came to Georgetown. 16th — 
Through Lexington to John Reis's, where we had an appoint- 
ment, and had to preach in the English language; the young 
people generally do. not understand the German. 17th: — We 
preached at Henry Herbau^lrs. 18th — We visited Abr. Hau- 
ler, Henry Rohrer, and lodged with Joseph Bowman. 

Sunday 19th — This forenoon I preached at Jacob Rohrer's, 
from 1st Chronicles 4, v. 10: in the afternoon we had meeting 
,at Abr. Hauser's, and lodged with Lewis Locher. 20th — We 
-crossed the Kentucky river and some other streams ; lodged in 
Washington county. 21st— This day we reached the widow 
Welter's, where we were cordially received and entertained in 
the most friendly manner. .22d — This forenoon we preached 
here, in the English language; rode to Birds-town, and lodged 
with Jacob Reiser. 23d — We came to Peter Hays's, an eld 
acquaintance, and staid for the night. Here I saw a newspaper 
printed in Hagers-town, Maryland, wherein it was stated that 
the Rev. George Geeting had died at Mr. Snyder's, on his re- 
turn from Baltimore. So then, one after another of my belov- 
ed brethren are called from the stage of action, to try the real- 
ities of another world ; I am still spared, who knows how long ? 
O Lord ! grant that I may be fully prepared and ready at any 
time to obey the summons. 24th — We came to George Hea- 
gy's. 25th — 1 preached at George Ewinger's_, from Psalm 
Ift, v. 1, 2,3. 

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Sunday 26th — This forenoon we preached in BrnnnerVtow'fiJ | 
I spoke from John 5, v. 24 ; the congregation was so large that 
we had to preach in an adjoining grove; in the afternoon We 
preached at Peter Hays's, and staid for the night. 28th— We 
came to John Reis's. 30th— W e had meeting at Mr. David's. 
31st — We rode more than 40 miles; lodged with Mr. Arnold. 

August 1st— We rode 41 miles, readied Cincinnati and lodg- 
ed with Thomas King. 

Sunday 2d— To-day we preached in the Methodist meeting 
house, in the German and English languages; I spoke from 
kykeW? v. 5,6; took supper with Mr. Mason, and lodged 
with Thomas King. 3d — To-day we visited the widow Hcef- | 
lich, also from Baltimore, staid for dinner, and rode in the after- 
noon to Daniel Ewi's. 4th — We tarried here and rested our- ' 
selves and animals. 5th — I preached here, from Ephesians 2, 
v. 18, 19 ; rode 5 miles to Christian Haus's, and staid for the ! 
night. 6th — We rode about 8 miles to Andrew Zeller's,where 
our Conference is appointed to be held. The session of the 
Conference was opened this afternoon, by reading chapter 4, 2d. 
Corinthians; it continued till Saturday at noon. Peace, union, j 
and brotherly love, characterised our meeting. Three brethren 
were appointed to travel continually and form regular circuits. I 

Sunday 9th — We had a blessed meeting on the Sacramental 
occasion ; I spoke from Canticles 6, v. 9 ; Br. Ambrouse fol- 
lowed me ; many came to the Lord's table with streaming 
eyes. The power of God was visibly present ; many souls 
will remember this meeting in a blessed eternity. I lodged I 
with Mr. Gunkel. 10th — I came to Lebanon and lodged with I 
George Vogelgesang. 11th — I preached at a school-house and 
staid "for the night' with Martin Shuey. 12th— This night I j 
lodged with Sister Freyberger, a companion in my youth. 13th j 
— I preached at Lewis Kemp's. 14th — At Jacob Herring's ; | 
lodged with Lewis Kesler. 15th — [ visited John Wolf, and ] 
staid for the night with Solomon Kershner. 

Sunday 16th — This forenoon I preached in Springfield, in a 
new meeting house ; rode to Abr. Snyder's and staid for the [ 
night. 17th — We rode all day through prairies, many thou- ! 
sand acres of which are a desolate waste, but the soil is very j 
rich. We met two Indians, accompanied by a white and a co- 
lored man, the latter being the interpreter of the former. I 
inquired where they were travelling to ; one of the Indians an- j 
swored, Cf To the treaty." W T e came to Franklington and lodg- 
ed with Jacob Grubb. 18th — I preached here in the Court- 
house, from Matthew 15, v. 27, 28 ; rode to Lewis Kremer's 1 
and staid for the night. 19th— We preached here to a large 
assembly. 20th — This day was appointed by the President a 
day of fasting and prayer. I preached at Benedum's, from 1st. i 
Peter 1, v. 3, 4 ; a Methodist Brother followed me : I then vis- 
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"Fetter's, and staid for the night; rested remarkably well. 22d, 
and 

Sunday 23d — ¥e had a Sacramental meeting at Mr. Seitz's; 
Samuel Miller was baptised. I preached from John 5, v. 24 : 
bless the Lord for all his mercies. 24th, and 25th — We held a 
Conference at Herman's; at night we had meeting at Manes'. 
The power of God was signally displayed, many were in dis- 
tress and cried for mercy ; others fell to the floor and laid as if 
dead, and some were praising God and shouting for joy. W e 
prayed with the mourners till after midnight ; several received 
pardon of sin, and peace with God, through our Lord Jesus 
Christ. 28th — I preached at Daniel Lyday's, from 1st. Chron. 
4, v. 10; rode to John Manes', near Middle-town, where I 
lodged for the night. 27th— I came through Zanesville, in- 
tending to return by the way of Philadelphia, but finding my- 
self unwell, (having an attack of the flux) I was afraid to ven- 
ture into a strange and thinly populated section of the country, 
and meeting with a Mr. John Haffner, who was travelling to 
Pennsylvania, I resolved to ride along with him that I might 
have company. At night we stopped at a public house, the 
landlord's name was Bier. 28th — We rode 41 miles, and lodg- 
ed again at a public house. 29th — We crossed the Ohio river 
and lodged with Mr. Burns; here I heard of a Camp-meeting 
to be held on Cross creek, in Washington county ; — to the 
Camp- meeting therefore I resolved to go. 

Sunday 30th — This forenoon I arrived at the Camp-ground ; 
my soul was rejoiced to meet Bishop McKendree, Jacob Gru- 
ber, and several other Brethren, to whom I was known. I had 
a long conversation with McKendree, and related to him the 
success of my present journey. I heard McKend.-oe, Knox and 
Gruber preach with unction from above ; their discourses had 
a powerful effect on my mind : my soul was encouraged and 
comforted. Praying and singing with mourning souls contin- 
ued during the whole night. 31st — This was truly a day of 
grace. O ! how gracious is the Lord Jesus unto poor sinners ; 
14 persons w ere baptised ; I assisted Bishop McKendree in the 
administration of the Sacrament. The hearts of the people 
were so broken and tendered, that not a word could be distinctly 
heard or understood, on account of the crying and lamentation 
which pervaded the whole Camp-ground : unto God be all the 
glory. 

September 1st — This morning my poor soul is filled with un- 
utterable joy and gratitude to God for all his mercies : O ! (or 
a still deeper work of grace in my soul ; Lord grant it for thy 
own sake. The meeting came to a close ; about 40 persons 
joined society. We bid each other a tender farewell and de- 
parted ; I rode with Jacob Gruber to Washington, thence nine 
miles further to Mr. W T ilson's, where I staid for the night. 2d 
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school-house, from Acts 16, v. IS. 4th — I rode to a Camp- 
meeting in Fayette county, where I met Bishop Asbury arid 
Henry Boehm ; the Bishop requested me to attend him to his 
lodging's at Sister Hawthorn's, a short distance from the Camp- 
ground. Here I had to relate to him the particulars of my 
journey. 5th — This forenoon Br. Boehm spoke from John 3, 
v. 17 ; Jacob Gruber followed and spoke from the words, 
"Quench not the spirit." In the afternoon Asbury preached 
from Luke 3, v. 14 ; a whole company of volunteers attended 
preaching in their uniforms. They quietly took their seats, 
and behaved very gentlemanly : may the Lord convert every 
soul of them. 

Sunday 6th — Many thousand people were this day assembled 
on the groundj Asbury preached again with great power. 7th 
—To-day he preached again from the words, "Search the scrip- 
tures," &c; 15 persons were baptised, some of them grey 
headed men. 8th — This morning after breakfast I took my 
leave of this man of God ; he embraced me in his arms, ten- 
derly pressed me to his bosom, bid me carry his kind respects to 
We Otterbem, his dearly beloved brother, (as he expressed 
himself.) I departed and rede to John Bonnet's, in Westmore- 
land county. 9th — The Brethren requested me this morning 
to remain to a Quarterly meeting which was appointed in Lig- 
anor Valley. I was anxious to return home and therefore re- 
sisted the request ; ultimately I agreed to draw lot whether to 
remain or depart, the lot fell against me. 10th — I attended a 
Methodist meeting ; Br. Lauck spoke first, I followed him and 
led the class. 11th — 1 visited Sioderbeck and lodged at Mr. 
Foltz's. 12th — To-day the Quarterly meeting commenced at 
David Weimar's; I spoke from 2d. Peter 1, v. 5. 

Sunday 13th — This forenoon I preached from Luke 19, v. 5, 
with great liberty! The congregation evinced by a profusion 
of tears, that the w r crd spoken made some impression on their 
hearts. A good number were in distress for the salvation of 
their souls, and several persons found peace with God ; at night 
I spoke at John WeibeFs, in the English language, from Mat- 
thew 15, v. 27. Here the Lord w as also present in converting 
power ; the meeting continued till after midnight. 14th — This 
morning I am hoarse, but rejoice in the God of my salvation. 
In Love-feast we had a heart-cheering, soul-reviving time. 
The people w r ere so rejoiced that it was with difficulty we could 
brino-the meeting to a close; ultimately, I tore myself away, 
got on my horse and pursued my journey. On the way I over- 
took a company returning home from meeting, singing and 
praising God in a wonderful strain. I came to John Weimar's 
and staid for the night. 15th — I rode better than 40 miles and 
lodged with John Mond. 16th — I came to McConnell's-town 
and lodged at a tavern. 17th — I reached my son David's, 
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Sunday 20th— I preached in Shank's church. 21st — Rode 
to Shepherd's-town. - 22d — To my son's-in-law. 23d — Br. 
Chr. Crum came here to-day. 24th — We rode together to Br. 
Jacob Bo wlus's. 26th, and 

Sunday 27th—- We had a Quarterly meeting in Middle-town; 
Brs. Crum, 'Hoffman, Bowlus, Zentmeyer, Swartzwelder and 
Pitts were present; we had a blessed time. 28th-— I set out 
with Br. Hoffman to Fautz's Valley ; rode to Green-castle and 
lodged with Kaufroth. 29th — We reached Shallenberger's, in 
Cumberland county. 30th — I came to George Hoffman's. 

October 1st — -We had meeting at Newman's. 2d — -At Chs. 
^Straub's. 3d, and 

Sunday 4th — -We had a Quarterly meeting at Chr. Swartz's; 
I preached from Psalm 32, v. 8, 9, 10 ; at night we had a bles- 
sed time at George Hoffman's. 5th — I visited Wagner and 
lodged at Sneider's. 6th— This forenoon I preached here, from 
2d. Peter 1, v. 6, 7, 8 ; led the class consisting of 33 members; 
rode across the North mountain to John Stames'. 7th — I came 
to David Sneider's. 8th — Preached at the Rocky Spring. 9th 
— In Chambersburg. 10th, and 

Sunday 11th— We had a two-days 5 meeting at Fetherhoff 's. 
12th— Returned home. 17th, and 

Sunday 18th — We had a Sacramental meeting at Jacob 
Thomas's; I spoke from John 11, v. 43,44, 45. 22d — I set off 
for Baltimore, reached Valentine Daub's, and staid for the night. 
23d — I came within 9 miles of Baltimore, lodged with Mr. 
Clemens. 24th — I reached the city. 

Sunday 25th — This forenoon I preached in the church, from 
Luke 23, v. 28, 29, 30 ; Otterbein followed me. We then ad- 
ministered the Lord's Supper; at night we had meeting at 
Bender's. 26th — I visited several of the Brethren and friends 
in the city, and lodged at Brunner's. 27th — To-day f led two 
classes ; lodged again at Brunner's. 28th — I visited more of 
the friends in the city ; at night we had meeting at Otter bein'g. 
29th — I visited in the Northern Suburbs ; Rehman, Keener, 
Kalbfus, and Weller. 30th — I visited Mattiott, Baker, Mey- 
er, Bausman, and some others, and lodged again with Otterbein. 
31st — I rode 4 miles out of town, and visited old Martin Tschu- 

Sunday November 1st — This forenoon I preached from Acts 
17, v. 31 ; at night we had meeting at Smith's. 2d — I left 
Baltimore and lodged with Mr. Snyder. 3d — I came to Fred- 
erick-town and staid for the night with Sister Byerly. 4th — I 
returned home. 7th, and 

Sunday 8th— We had a Quarterly meeting in Haters-town; 
1 lodged with John Hershey. 9th — Attended the funeral of 
Mrs. Stonebraker. 

Sunday 15th — We had meeting at Henry Newcomer's. 20th 
— I preached at home, from Matthew 15, v. 27, 28. 

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Sunday 22d — This forenoon I preached at Schnebly 5 s, from 
Matthew 25, v. 27, 28 ; in the afternoon in the Stone meeting 
house, from Matthew 25, v. 45, 46 ; at night in Sharpsburg, 
from Romans 5, v. 12. Lodged with Sieber. 23d — I preach- 
ed in Hagers-town, from Matthew 25, v. 10. 24th — Preach- 
ed at Jacob Wenger's, from Psalm 40, v. 1, 2, 3. 25th — At 
John Creider's, from Matthew 25, v. 10 to 13. 26th— In Cham- 
bersbur^, from Luke 11, v. 21, 22, 23. 27th— At Wolga- 
mott's, from Matthew 25, v. 42. 

Sunday 29th — This forenoon I preached at Roth's, from Mat- 
thew 21, v. 42; staid for the night with Shallenberger. 30th 
— I preached at Abr. Meyer's. 

December 1st — This evening I had meeting at Joseph Kne- 
gi's. 2d — At George Burtner's. 3d — My appointment for this 
day is in Sherman's Valley, but the water courses are so full 
that it is impossible to get there; rode to John Neidig's and 
staid for the night. 4th — This day my appointment was at 
Walter's ; owing to a heavy rain nobody attended. 5th — To- 
day I preached at A. Baer's, from Matth. 15, v. 27, 28. 

Sunday 6th — This forenoon 1 preached at Oberkersh's, from 
Luke 21, v. 34 to 36 ; in the afternoon at George Miller's, from 
Psalm 126, to a large audience. 7th — I had meeting a£ Mr. 
Marks' ; spoke from Matthew 15, v. 27, 28. 8th— At Ellen- 
berger's, from Ephesians 2, v. 17 to 20 ; rode to Felix Lichte's 
and spoke from Matthew 26, v. 45, 46. 9th — I preached at 
Moses Z inn's, from Psalm 40, v. 1 to 4. 10th — At Weid- 
man's, from Acts 17, v. 30, 31 ; at night at Wenger's, from 
Psalm 126. 12th — I lodged at Brunner's. 

Sunday 13th — I preached here in the forenoon from Ephesi- 
ans 2, v. 17 to 20 ; rode about 11 miles to Chr. Grosh's, and 
spoke from Matth. 25, v. 31, 32. 14th — I visited my old fa- 
ther-in-law and brother-in-law ; it appears experimental reli- 
gion is still a strange thing to thorn : may the Lord have mercy 
on both. 15th — This forenoon I preached at Huber's ; at night 
at Chr. Hershey's. 16th— I visited my sister in Lancaster ; 
rode to Samuel Lane's and preached to a large assembly, from 
Luke 19, v. 7 to 10. 19th— Preached at Jordi's. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon I spoke at Abr. Baer's, from 
Ephesians 2, v. 17, with great liberty ; rode 14 miles to Bice- 
ly's, and spoke to a very numerous congregation, from John 1, 
v. 11 ; we had a wonderful noise, but in my opinion this is not 
always a sure evidence of a good and useful meeting. 21st — 
I preached at Christian Herr's, from Isaiah 12, v. 1 to 4. 22d 
— I spoke at D. M's. from Ephesians 2, v. 20. 23d— I preach- 
ed at Chr. Long's, from Isaiah 12, v. 1, 2, 3, 4. 24th— This 
morning I set ou£ early, crossed the river at Harrisburg late in 
the afternoon, and rode to Shopp's. 25th— Christmas Day, we 
had a blessed meeting here ; Br. Hoffman spoke first, I follow- 
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j We had a watch night at Heik's ; we were favored with the 
power of the Lord. 

Sunday 27th— This forenoon I preached here, from Luke 2 3 

! v. 28 to 33 ; rode to the widow Meyer's and tarried for the 
night. 28th— This evening we hacLa blessed meeting at Chr. 
Shaler's ; I spoke in the English language. The grace of God 
operated powerfully on the people ; the meeting was protracted 
till after midnight. 29th— i preached at Sheibly's, from Isaiah 
9, v. 5 ; Brs. Davis and Reed were present. We had a pow- 
erful time, nearly all the congregation were shouting and prais- 
ing God. At last I was also overpowered and joined in t he- 
shout : O Lord ! preserve my soul all the days of my life, from 
doing aught against thy most holy and righteous will. 30th 
~I preached with considerable difficulty, at Jonas Witter's, on 
account of asevere cold. 31st— This is the last day of the year :. 
Lord grant that all the errors which I may have committed du- 
ring the year past, may vanish away with the old year : accept 
of my sincere gratitude for all thy mercies and innumerable 
blessings bestowed on me up to the present moment, and contin- 
ue thy goodness towards me in future, Amen. Preached this 
day at Gusman's. 

January 1st, 1813— This forenoon I preached at Fetherhoff's,, 
from Isaiah 9, v. 6, 7 ; rode in the afternoon 20 miles to Chris- 
tian Newcomer's, my nephew, and tarried for the night. 2d— 
I returned home ; Br. Nelson Reed also arrived and staid dur- 
ing the night. 

Sunday 3d— This forenoon I preached at Peter Stadtler's ; at 
night we had a good meeting at Herbaugh's. 4th— I wrote two 
letters to Kentucky, and lodged with Jacob Herbaugh. 5th— 
This evening I preached at Weller's, in the German and En- 
glish languages. 6th— At John Cronise's, from Isaiah 9, v. 6. 
7th- At Valentine Daub's. 8th— At Jacob Bowlus's. 9th- 
At Remsberg's. 

Sunday 10th— This forenoon I preached at Smidt's, and re- 
turned home. 16th— I visited Michael Thomas; at night we 
had meeting at George Cronise's. 

Sunday 17th— This forenoon I preached at Witter's ; in the 
afternoon I attended a funeral in Sharpsburg ; lodged with Da- 
vid Hess. 

Sunday 24th— I attended meeting at my son's-in-law ; Br. 
Jefferson spoke first, I followed him. 

Sunday 31st— Preached at Mr. Bruce's. 

February 1st— To-day I enter my 64th year. How wonder- 
ful has the Lord dealt with me until the present moment : unto 
his name be all the glory. Rode to Shepherd's-town and lodg- 
ed with my son Jacob. 2d— Returned home. 4th— To-day [ 
set oft* in a sleigh for Carlisle ; reached Jacob Bauman's, and 
staid for the night. 5th— I was in Carlisle. 6th— Returned 
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Sunday 7th— This forenoon I preached at Jacob Thomas's ; in 
Ihe afternoon at Ruber's. 13th — We had a watch night at 
Schnebly's. 

Sunday 14th — This forenoon Br. Jacob Bowlus spoke first, I 
followed him and led the class meeting. 17th — I preached at 
Appleman's, from Collossians 3, v. 1,2. 

Sunday 21st — This forenoon I preached at Manser's, from 
Luke S, v. 45, 46 ; in the afternoon in McCauley's school-house, 
from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 

Sunday 2Sth — This forenoon I preached at Schnebly's ; in 
the afternoon at Hauser's. 

March 7th — To-day I attended meeting in Martinshurg, Va. 
The Methodists had a Quarterly meeting* in their new meeting 
house ; Enoch George spoke in the forenoon ; Jefferson follow r - 
ed him ; at night Br. Askins preached with great power, I ex- 
horted after him. Rode home with Chr. Silber's, and staid for 
the night. 

Sunday 14th — This forenoon I preached at Landis's ; at night 
in Kagers-town. 

Sunday 21st — I was again in Hagers-town ; Louis Fechtig 
preached in the forenoon, Walter in the afternoon. 23d — Br. 
Chr. Crum arrived at my house. 24th — We set out for Balti- 
more, had meeting in Middle-town and lodged with Jacob 
Bowlus. 25th — To-day we reached Mr. Sneider's. 26th — We 
arrived in Baltimore, I lodged with Andrew Brunner. 27th — 
This morning 1 was with Wm. Otterbein ; visited Bishops As- 
bury and McKendree, who are here at the Conference. 

Sunday 28th — This forenoon Jacob Gruber preached in Ot- 
fcerbein's church, I exhorted after him ; Henry Boehm preach- 
ed in the afternoon, Crum followed him. At night we had 
meeting at Bender's. 29th — We delivered a communication 
from our Conference to the Baltimore Conference ; we were 
received very friendly, about 15 preachers were present. We 
remained in the city until 

April 1st— When we left Baltimore and rode 33 miles to Mr. 
Sneider's. 2d— I lodged at Valentine Daub's. 3d- -Returned 
home. 

Sunday 4th--My horse was lame ; for this reason I had to 
stay at home. 

Sunday 11th— I preached at Schnebly's, from Psalm 34, v. 
20. 15th— I set out for Pennsylvania ; lodged with Abr. Bow- 
man. 16th— 1 reached George Beshore's. 17th--Came as far 
as Shallenherger's. 

Sunday 18th— I preached at David Sneider's, from John 20, 
v. 26 to 29. 19th- Rode to Joseph Hoffman's. 20th-Lodged 
with Mr. Straub. 21st— Reached Martin Dreisbach's. The 
Albright Brethren had their Conference here; 18 preachers 
were assembled. I tarried with them till the 24th. During 
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between the two societies, i laid the discipline of the United 
Brethren before them for examination ; they made no objec- 
tions thereto, on the contrary appeared to approve the same 
cordially. They delivered to me a written communication on 
the subject, addressed to the Conference of the United Breth- 
ren ; so I departed. Rode to Jacob Stamm's, where I staid 
for the night. 

Sunday 25th— This forenoon t preached in Youngman's- 
town ; in the afternoon at Jacob Walter's ; at night at Charles 
Straub's. 26th— 1 rode to Philip Hoffman's. 27th — This morn- 
ing I did not feel as well as usual ; in the evening I reached 
John Miller's, and staid for the night. 28th — Preached in Mil- 
lersburg. 29th — Came to John Neidig's. 30th — To David 
Lang's. 

May 1st— -I came to my father'-s-in- law j be is still alive. 
Both he and his son are so debilitated that they can with diffi- 
culty help v themselves : may the Lord in pity have mercy on 
them. 

Sunday 2d — To-day T preached at Bentz Long's, from John 
20, v. 26, 27 ; lodged with Samuel Lane. 3d — I staid with my 
sister Buckwalter. 4th — Jlodged with Abr. Herr. 5th — To- 
day our Conference commenced at Chr. Herr's : may the Lord 
grant us union of spirit and brotherly love. I find the Breth- 
ren are greatly divided in opinion, in respect to the discipline 
of our society. 6th — To-day we had rather somewhat of a 
turbulent session ; the Brethren appear not to understand 
each other : may the Lord grant unto each of us wisdom 
from on high, to perform our duties acceptably in his sight. 
7th — Bless the Lord, te-day we had more unanimity in Con- 
ference. The Brethren elected a Superintendent or Bishop, 
who is to have charge of the whole society ; if possible, to at- 
tend all the Annual Conferences of the United Brethren in 
Christ. He is also to have power to nominate, and with the 
approbation or consent of each Annual Conference, to appoint 
JEiders to assist and support him when and wherever he may 
find it necessary ; but to continue in office only one year, un- 
less re-elected : may God grant him wisdom and assist him 
with his Holy Spirit faithfully to discharge his duties, Amen. 
8th — To-day our Conference came to a close. A Sacramental 
meeting commenced at Abr. Herr's ; Br. Jacob Bowlus spoke 
first. This evening Br. Henry Boehm arrived, being the bear- 
er of a communication or message from the Philadelphia Con- 
ference, to the Conference of the United Brethren. He was 
unavoidably detained on the way and did not reach here until 
the Conference was closed. 

Sunday 9th — This morning we had our Love- feast ; several 
Brethren addressed the congregation ; on the whole we had a 
tolerable good time. 10th — -I rode to Jacob Ewi's, where I 
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from Psalm 39 . v. 20 ; at night I spoke at Chr. Long's. l$ih 
and 13th — We had a two-days'* meeting at Jacob Shelli's ; I 
spoke from 2d. Peter 1, v. 6, 7, 8, and lodged with Keller. 
14th — I travelled through Harrisburg, across the North moun- 
tain to Landisburg, and lodged at a public house, loth, and 

Sunday 16th- -We had a Quarterly meeting at Peter Brown's, 
where I formed a class of 22 members. 17th — I rede to Fautz's 
Valley, and lodged with Philip Hoffman. ISth — I came to 
Michael Mehs'. 19th — I preached at George Miller's , from 
Ephesians 2, v. 19. 20. 20th— I preached at Charles Straub's; 
lodged with Joseph Hoffman. 21st — We rode together across 
the North mountain to Abr. Meyer's. 22d, and ' 

Sunday 23d — We had a Quarterly meeting here ; the Lord 
was graciously with us in his convicting and converting power. 
24th — I came to David Sneider's. 2oth— I rested here. 26th 
— I rode to Yost KnegFs. 27th — I preached at Sheiblv's. from 
Psalm 6S, v. 20, 21. " 2Sth — I came to Rocky Springs. '29th, 
and 

Sunday 30th — We had a Secramental meeting at John Crei- 
der's. 31st — I returned home. 

June 1st — I preached a funeral sermon, from John o, t. 24. 
5th, and 

Sunday 6th — We had a Sacramental meeting at the An tie- 
lam, 7th — I preached at the Stone meeting house. 8th — I 
rode to Kagers-town, visited old Br. Bovey, and returned home. 

Sunday 13th — This forenoon I preached at Hausers, from 
Psalm 68, v. 19, 20; in the afternoon at Shank's church, from 
John 3, v. 17. 17th — I set out for Baltimore ; came to Fred- 
erick-town, and lodged at Byerly's. 18th — I rode within 4 1-2 
miles of Baltimore, and lodged with Leonard Yundt. 19th — 
I reached the city, found father Wm. Otterbein weak and fee- 
ble in body , but his mental powers as strong as ever ; I lodged 
this night with Brunner. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon I preached from Titus 3, v. -5, 
6,7; the Rev. Mr. Dashield preached in the afternoon ; at 
night we had a blessed meeting at Bender's. 21st — I visited 
some of the friends in the city, and lodged with John Hiidt 
22d — This day I was also chiefly engagedin visiting ; led a 
class, all sisters, in the afternoon, and lodged with Win. Baker. 
23d — This morning I set out very early, reached John Stouf- 
ie-r s. 24th — Returned home. 

Sunday 27th— Preached a funeral in Haters-town. 

July 1st — Br. John Sneider preached to day at our house ; 
Nelson Reed also arrived and staid with us for the night. 2d — 
To-day we rode together to Chambersburg. 3d, and 

Sunday 4th — We had a Quarterly meeting : bless the Lord 
several persons were happily converted. 5th — We had meet- 
ing at Flickingers. 6th — Returned home. 9th— Rode to 
Virginia, to pay a visit to mj children. 10th — Rode to a Quar- 



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ing in Charlestown ; lodged with Hamilton Jeffer- 
son. 

Sunday 11th — We had a blessed time ; Dr. Green preached 
in the Court-house ; I followed him. 12th — Returned home. 
17th — Made preparations for a journey to the State of. Ohio. 

Sunday 18th — This forenoon Br. Bowlus preached at our 
house, I followed him. After meeting I took farewell of all the 
family, rode to Hagers-town, bid the Brethren there farewell, 
and lodged with my son David. 19th— This evening I preach- 
ed in McConnell's-town, and lodged at a public house. 20th— 
Came to Matthias Smidt's. 21st — Preached here to a small 
assembly, from Romans 8, v. 14 ; rode to Henry Sneider's 5 
and staid for the night. 22d — This evening I reached Berlin, 
visited Br. Johnson, and lodged with Jacob Guth. 23d — I vis- 
ited Jacob Blauch ; rode through Somerset and preached at 
Sneider's, to a small congregation. 24th— This evening I 
preached at the widow Weimar's. When I was here last year 
John Weimar was well and hearty, promising to outlive many 
others ; now he is gone to try the realities of another world. 
It appears he died in the field, and was found dead behind the 
plough. I spoke from Isaiah 3, v. 10, and formed a class of 15 
members : may God preserve them unto eternal life. 

Sunday 25th— This morning I had to ride 15 miles to my ap- 
pointment at Andrew Trapp's ; the people awaited my arrival 
patiently. The word spoken made great impression on the au- 
dience ; tears flowed plentifully during the time of preachings 
several persons desired to be prayed for, and the meeting con- 
tinued till late in the evening. 26th— I had an appointment at 
David Weimar's, in Liganor Valley; I missed the road and 
went 5 miles astray. The time was also past, and too late for 
me to return. I was sorry for it, but had to continue my jour- 
ney ; I lodged for the night with J. B. 27th— I preached in 
Bonnet's school-house, from Psalm 34, v. 20, and lodged with 
Br. Draksel. 28th-I lodged with Christian Berger. 29th- 
Preached here from Gallatians 6, v. 9 ; Br. Errett followed me. 
Rode to Mr. Miller's, and staid for the night. 30th— I came 
to Pittsburg, paid a visit to John Swartzwelder ; rode 28 miles 
to Beaverlown, and lodged at a public house. 31st— I came in- 
to the Sta'» of Ohio, found no German people along the road 
till towards evening ; at night I reached New Lisbon, and lodg- 
ed with Joseph Springer, Esq. 

Sunday, August 1st — This day I preached in the Court-house, 
from Matthew 15, v. 28, in the German, and from Acts 16, v. 
30, 31, in the English language, and lodged again with Mr. 
Springer. 2d — This morning I set out early and rode 35 miles, 
to Canton, in Stark County : to-day I found a considerable ger- 
man population along the road ; I stopped at Mr. Rowland's, at 
the widow Myers's, and reached Mr. Rouser's, at night, at 
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Pennsylvania; the whole family was sick, and they were very 
glad to see me, and received me very kindly. 3d — This day I 
visited several families in this section of country and prayed 
with each of them, viz : Reisher, Roth, Weaver and Bachtel; at 
the last mentioned I staid for the night. 4th — This forenoon I 
preached in Canton, from Matthew 15, v. 28 : visited a sick wo- 
man, a Mrs. Eberhart, prayed with her and rode back to Rous- 
er's, thence to David Shreibor's, w r here I preached from Psalm 
40, v. 1 to 4, and lodged for the night. 5th — I rode from Can- 
ton to Philadelphia, thence 6 miles to Mathias Bortfieid's and 
staid for the night. 6th — 1 came to Christian Wolgamol's 
where I found a number of people collected at a prayer meeting, 
bless the Lord, my soul w T as also refreshed : at night I preached at 
John Mumma's, from Psalm 126, v. 45, and staid foi'the night. 
7th — This day I visited a woman who appeared to be possessed 
with a singular spirit : may God reclaim her and bring her again 
to a sound and proper state of mind: came to Michael Rohr's, 
whsrel staid for the night. 

Sunday 8th — This forenoon I preached at Gabriel Cryder's to 
a numerous congregation, from 1 Peter 5, v. 5 ; the Lord was 
present according to his promise. In the afternoon 1 preached at 
William Butt's, from 1 Chronicles 4, v. 10 ; the congregation 
was very attentive, Br. Summervick, a Methodist preacher fol- 
lowed me, 1 trust the exercises were not altogether in vain ; I 
lodge:! with this amiable family for the night. 9th — I visited 
Isaac Thomas and staid for the night with Conrad Soth. 10th— 
I rode a rain through Philadelphia, thence to Goshen, an Indian 
village, fiera I saw twelve Indians, males and females, thence to 
Gradenhutton. a Moravian village, this place was also formerly 
inhabited by Indians, who had been converted to Christianity, by 
the Moravian missionaries, but, as I w r as informed by the com- 
panions of the missionaries, who reside here, some years ago they 
were ail murdered by a military expedition sent against them 
from Pittsburg: in the evening I reached Coshocton and tarried 
for the night. 11th — To-day I rode 33 miles through Spring- 
field and Zanesvilie to F. Ruber's. 12th— 1 preached in Mid- 
dletown. and lodged with John Mohn. 13th — I reached Rr. 
Hiestmd's and staid for the night. 14th — I came to New Lan- 
caster, left an appointment for to-morrow and rode home with 
Frederick Arnold. 

Sunday 15th — To-day I preached in Lancaster, at Mr. Mil- 
ler's, from Luke 18 v. 29, 30, and lodged with him. 16th — Br. 
Eenedum met me here, and I rode home with him. 17th— 
This forenoon I preached at Br. Beneclum's, at nigbt I preached 
at Mr. Crowl's. 18th— I staid for the night at John Conradt's. 
i9th— I visited Landis, his wife was sick ; staid for the night 
witli his brother-in-law. 20th— I preached at Martin Landis's ; 
rode to old Mr. Stocker's and staid for the night. 21st— To- 
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first, from Psalm 130, v. 7 ; at night I preached again from 
Psalm 40, v. 2, 3, 4. 

Sunday 22d — An uncommonly large congregation had this 
^day collected ; I preached with great liberty from 1st. Peter 5, 
v. 5 to 9. I was followed by a brother in the English language; 
a vast number came to the Lord's table, and we had a melting 
time. At night I preached again at John Buck's'; here we 
again had a soul-reviving meeting; nearly every person pres- 
ent melted into tears ; some cried for mercy, others shouted and 
praised God. 23d— This forenoon we held our Love-feast ; we 
had truly a day of Pentecost : all the glory be to our God. I 
lodged with Rodebach. 24th — I reached Henry Keller's, and 
staid for the night. 25th— I preached at old Mr. Mohn's, from 
Psalm 34, v. 20; rode to Peter Seitz's, where our Conference 
is to be held. 26th— This forenoon the session of our Confer- 
ence commenced ; upwards of twenty preachers were present ; 
poor unworthy me was elected their president. The Confer- 
ence continued until the 28th ; all things were done in brotherly 
love, and the greatest unanimity prevailed throughout the ses- 
sion : bless the Lord, O my soul ! for all his mercy. The Con- 
ference was concluded, and i rode 11 miles yet to Jacob Hautz's. 

Sunday 29th — -This forenoon I preached in Lyday's school- 
house, in the German and .English language ; im the afternoon. 
I spoke in Middle-town. 30th— To-day I stopped for refresh- 
ment with Henry Huber ; rode to Zanesville and lodged at a 
public house. 31st— This evening f stopped with a Quaker 
family and lodged with them lor the night. 

September 1st— This evening i reached Steubeaville ; hav- 
ing no acquaintances in the place, I stopped at a public house. 
2d — The Ohio Conference is here is. session. I went this morn- 
ing to pay a visit to Bishop Asbury, who is present; he lodges 
with Mr. Wells, where we took breakfast together ; I went 
with him to Conference, and delivered a communication from 
our Conference. Here i found several brethren to whom I was 
known ; was cordially invited to lodge at Br. Noland's, during 
my stay, which invitation I cheerfully accepted. 

Sunday 5th— -Bishops Asbury and McKendree both preach- 
ed to-day to a congregation estimated at more than 2000 per- 
sons. 6th— This forenoo* I received a communication from the 
Conference to the Brethren in our next Conference which is to 
assemble in Montgomery county, Ohio. After taking an af- 
fectionate farewell of the two Bishops and the other Brethren, I 
xlined once more with my kind host Br. ;Wm. Noland; com- 
mended him and his amiable family to God in prayer, and set 
out at three o'clock in the afternoon; crossed the Ohio river, 
and staid for the night in a little village. 7th — I rode alone all 
day, came through Cannonsburg and Williams-port; before I 
reached the Youghogany river, night had overtaken me; I 
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where 1 might find a shelter for the night. When I arrived at 
the river bank it was with considerable difficulty that I was en- 
abled to discover the fording. The river was pretty full, and I 
hesitated for some time whether to venture cr not ; ultimately, 
I proceeded, in the name of God, relying firmly on his protec- 
tion, and succeeded in getting safely across, for which I felt tru- 
ly thankful to my Lord and Master. The first house I came to 
proved to be an old mill, at the one end of which resided a poor 
man and his w ife; they cheerfully granted my request to keep 
me for the night. I conversed about religion and prayed with 
them. They treated me very kindly, and gave me the best ac- 
commodation in their power. 8th — Bless the Lord for last 
night's comfortable rest. When about to depart from these 
poor, but friendly people, I requested to know what I owed them 
] >r the night's entertainment; both of them answered with one 
v:>ice, "Nothing, Sir, — nothing at all, Sir." Presently the 
v oman approached me with a silver dollar in her hand, saying:, 
* Here is the last dollar we have in the world ; perhaps you have 
no more spending money and may stand in need of it on your 
journey, — take it, I cheerfully give it to you, and you are very 
welcome to it." This was too much for me ; tears of gratitude 
burst from my eyes. I thanked her for her kindness and disin- 
terested benevolence, assuring her of my having yet a sufficien- 
cy to carry me home, aye and perhaps a little to spare for some 
charitable purpose. I again offered her payment for the kind 
entertainment w hich I had received under their humble root ; 
but it w ould not avail, they peremptorily refused to take any re- 
muneration. O what a woman ! — how r great will be the value 
of her willingness to help and assist the needy in a coming day 
before the searcher of all -hearts? Her place will surely be ve- 
ry near the noble soul who in days of yore cast two mites into 
the treasury of the Lord : May the Lord bless her and shower 
down on her his choicest gifts, both of a temporal and spiritual 
nature. They invited me cordially if I ever should happen to 
travel this Avay again, to call and see them. I prayed once 
more with this amiable pair, and pursued my journey ; came to 
Christian Knegi's, did not find him at home, prayed with the 
family, (a mother and ten children^) rode to Worman's, and 
staid for the night. 9th — I rested he»e and visited several friends 
in the neighborhood. 10th — I preached at Mr. Dietz's, to an 
attentive congregation, from Luke 19, v. o, 6 ; Br. Louis FetL- 
tig followed me ; we had a blessed time, particularly in class 
meeting. Rode to old Br. Abr. Draksel's, where I staid for the 
night. 11th — This day a Sacramental meeting commenced in 
Mount Pleasant ; I spol:e first, from Psalm 40, v. 6 ; Br. Fech- 
tig followed me. At night I preached in Bonnet's schoo]-house T 
from Acts 16, v. 30, 31, and lodged at Worman's. 

Sunday 12th — This forenoon Christian Berger spoke first, 
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lodged with Sloderbeck. 13th— This forenoon we held our 
Love-feast ; in the afternoon I rode 17 miles and staid for the 
night a$ a public house. 14th— This morning I set out before 
day, stopped at Jacob Blauch's and took some refreshment ; rode 
to* Casper Stadtler's, where I lodged for the night. 15th— I 
rode 40 miles and lodged with Romer. 16th— It rained inces- 
santly ; 1 stopped in Mercersburg with Br. King, and rode to 
my son David's. 17th— This day I returned home and found 
the family all well : bless the Lord for all his mercies, 18th, 
and 

Sunday 19th— We held a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-townj 
we had a blessed time; I lodged with John Hershey. 20th-- 
To-day we had a meeting at Joel Newcomer's. 21st— A t Jolm 
Kuegi's, in Frederick county. 22d— This forenoon w e preach- 
ed at Saudcr's ; in the evening at Frederick-town ; lodged with 
Byerly. 23d— I attended the funeral of Sisler Simon Cronisc; 
the Rev. Mi*. Helfensteiu preached first, in the German lan- 
guage, from Revelation 21, v. 7 ; I followed him in the English 
language, and spoke from Psalm 40, v. 1; rode to Witter's 
and staid for the night 24th— We had meeting at Schnebly's; 
Br. Hauser, from Kentucky, and Neidig, spoke with uncom- 
mon power and unction from above ; it was a blessed time. 
25th; and 

Sunday 26th— We had a glorious Quarterly meeting in Mid- 
dle-town* I spoke from Acts 16, v. 30. 29th— Br. Joseph 
Hoffman came this morning to my house, on his way to Balti- 
more, and requested me to accompany him. In a short time I 
got ready ; we rode to Frederick-town and lodged with the 
widow Byerly. 30th— We reached Mr. Yundt's, four miles 
from the city, where we were received in the most friendly 
manner. 

October 1st— This morning w r e came to Baltimore ; old fath- 
er Otterbein is very weak and feeble in body, but strong and 
vigorous in spirit, and full of hope of a blissful immortality and 
eternal life. He wag greatly rejoiced at our arrival, informed 
me thctt he had received a letter from the Brethren in the west, 
w herein he was requested to ordain me,by the laying on of hands, 
to the office of elder and preacher of the gospel, before his de- 
parture : adding, "I have always considered myself too unwor- 
thy to perform this solemn injunction of the Apostle, but now 
T perceive the necessity of doing so, before I shall be removed. ' ? 
lie then requested to know whether I had any objection to make, 
and if not whether the present would not be a suitable time, f 
replied, that I firmly believed solemn ordination to the minis- 
try had been enjoined and practised by the Apostles ; therefore, 
if in his opinion the performance of the act should be thought 
necessary and beneficial, I had no objection lo make whatsoev- 
er, but would cheerfully consent: only one observation I wish? 
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were present, that he should ordain them at the same time. To 
I his he readily assented, and immediately appointed the follow- 
ing day tbjthe solemn performance of this duty. 2d— This fore- 
noon the Vestry and several other members of the church, as- 
sembled at the house of father Otterbein. The old man ad- 
dressed us in so spiritual and powerful a manner, that ail beheld 
htm with astonishment. It appeared as if he had received par- 
ticular unction from above, to perform this solemn act. After 
addressing- a throne of grace with great fervency for a blessing 
he called on Br. W m. ftyland, an Eider of the Methodist My 
piscopai church, (who had been invited for the purpose,) to as- 
sist him in the ordination ; we were accordingly ordained to 
the office of Elders in the ministry, by the laying on of hands. 
John Hildt, a member of the Vestry, nad been appointed Sec- 
retary. He executed certificates of Ordination to each ol* m, 
in the German and English languages, which certificates were 
then signed by lather William Otterbein and delivered to each 
of us. At night we preached in the church ; I lodged with Ot- 
terbein. 

Sunday 3d— This forenoon Br. Hoffman preached first, I fol- 
lowed him ; Br. Shatter assisted in the administration of the 
Lord's Supper. A great many persons came to the table of the 
Lord with contrite hearts and steaming eyes ; this was truly a 
day of grace to many souls : unto God be all the glory. 4th— 
We visited several of the friends in the city. Towards even- 
ing we left Baltimore, rode to Mr. Yundt's, where we staid for 
the night. 5th— This evening we reached Valentine Daub's. 
6th— This day 1 arrived at home. 7th— This morning I rode to 
Sharpsburg, where I met Br. Hoffman * we dined at Br. Beel- 
er's, rode in the afternoon to my son Jacob's, where w r e lodged 
for the night. 8th— We came to Jacob Hess's. 9th, and 

Sunday 10th— We had a Sacramental meeting at Shauman's 
church ; Hoffman and John Sneider rode home with me,where- 
we had a bles-sed meeting by candle-light. I6th, and 

Sunday 17 th— We had a Sacramental meeting at Leonard 
Midllekauff's ; at night we had a blessed meeting at Henry 
Kumlers. Several were in great distress, and some obtained 
peace with God in the pardon of their sins. 18th— I returned 
home. 

Sunday 25th— I preached at Peter Newcomer's. 30th, and 
Sunday 31st— We had a two-days' meeting at J. Huber's ; 
the Lord was with us in his convicting and converting power. 

November 2d— This day Br. Chambers arrived at my house. 
3d— To-day we set out early on our journey : may the Lord ac- 
company us. Rode to Samuel Brandt's, and staid for the night. 
4th— We had meeting at Henry Kumler's. 5th— This forenoon 
we had meeting at Flickinger's ; at night in Chambersburg. 
I lodged with Mr. Johns. • 6th— To-day we had meeting at 
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Sunday 7lh— This forenoon we preached at David Sticklers. 
Sth— At Joseph Hoffman's. 9th— This forenoon we had meet- 
ing at Christian Straub's ; rode to Carl Walters, on Middle 
Creek. A numerous congregation had assembled here; Jacob 
Bowlus addrsssed the people, from Romans 8, v. 12, 13, I fol- 
lowed him. It appeared as if the word spoken had some effect. 
10 th— This forenoon we hell meeting at John Walter's ; at 
night I preached at Mr. Mack's^ near New Berlin, from Psalm 
34, last four verses. 11th-- The purpose of our journey to this 
place was to try whether a union could not be effected between 
the society of the United Brethren in Christ, and the people de- 
nominated the Albright Brethren. This forenoon the following 
Brethren were present, viz : Chiv Crum, Joseph Hoffman, Ja- 
cob Bowlus and myself of our society ; and Miller, Walter, 
Dreisbach and Niebel, of the Albright Brethren. Our con - 
sultation continued until the 18th, but we were not able to effect 
a union. The greatest slumblmg block appeared to be this, 
that according to our discipline our local preachers have a vote 
in the Conference as well as the travelling preachers ; this was 
a sine qua non which the Albright Brethren could or would not 
accede to ; so we parted and came at night to Youngman'slovvn, 
"where we lodged. 

Sunday 14th— We preached here in the forenoon and after- 
noon, and were entertained by Christopher Wagner. 15th— I 
preached at Carl Straub's, from Hebrews 12, v. 15. lGth— W e 
had meeting at Peter Swartz's. 17th— I spoke at P. Hoffman's, 
from Psalm 40, v. 6, 18th— We came to Joseph Hoffman's, 
where we staid for the night 19th— We had meeting at John 
Sneider's. 20th— This day we took refreshment at Abr. Mey- 
er's, and rode to David Sneider's, 

Sunday 21st— We had meeting In Shippensburg ; staid for 
llie night at Sheibley's. 22d— I preached at the Rocky Springs, 
and lodged with Samuel Huber. 23d— We reached my son 
.David's. 24th— I returned home, where f found a letter from 
Baltimore, informing me that old father William Otlerbein had 
departed this life, on the 17th November, 1813, aged 87 years, 
8 months and il days, He is called to his everlasting home, 
where he rests from his labors and his works will follow him. 

Sunday 28th — This day I was at Martinsburg, staid with 
George Harris for the night, 29th— We had meeting at George 
Osborn's ; Joseph Frey spoke in the English and 1 in the Ger- 
man language. 

Sunday, December 5th— This forenoon J preached at Schiif- 
hly's ; at night I spoke at or home, from Romans 8, v. 17., in 
the English language; John Brown spoke in the German. 
11th — 1 preached at Christian Remsberg's, from John 3, v. IK 

Sunday 12th — This forenoon I preached at the widow Kemp's, 
mear Trapp, from Ephesians 2, v. 18, 19, 20 ; at night at Jacob 
Bowlus' 8^ from 2d. Corinthians 5, v. 45. IStlr, -and 

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Sunday 19th— I attended a Quarterly meeting at Shepherd* 
town. 20th— I rode to my son Jacob's. 21st— I Visited Chr* 
Silber, and staid for the night. 23d— This evening: I preached 
at John Leymeister's, from Matthew 15, v. 27, 28. 25th— I 
attended meeting in Middle-town, Nicholas Sneethen spoke 
wonderfully from Luke 2, t. 10 to 13 ; I followed him, from 
Isaiah 9, v. 6. 

Sunday 26th— Br. Sneethen preached again to-day, I exhort- 
ed after him ; in the afternoon I returned home. 

January 1st, 1814— This day I was in Hagers-town; heard 
Mr. Rahauser preach in the German Reformed church. 

Sunday 2d— I preached at Schnebly's, from Luke 2, v. 27 , 
28. 

Sunday 9th— I preached at Henry Frey's 5 in Loudoun coun- 
ty, Virginia, from Zachariah 9, v. 12. 10th— 1 rode across the 
Blue Ridge to Charlestown, and staid for the night with Henry 
Guth. 12th— I came to my son Jacob's. 14th — I returned 
heme. 

Sunday 16th— I was at home ; my son-in-law and daughter 
had come on a visit. 22d, and 

Sunday 23d- -1 attended a Quarterly meeting in Chambers- 
burg ; Sneethen spoke in the forenoon, from Psalm 100, v. 3 ; 
I preached in the afternoon from John 3, v. 17, 18. 24th— I 
preached at the Rocky Springs, from Psalm 32, v. 8, 9 ; lodg- 
ed with Abr. Huber. 25th— I had meeting at S. Wenger's ; 
staid for the night with Flickinger. 26th— J came to my son 
David's. 27th— Returned home. 28th— Rode to Jacob Bow- 
lus's. 29th— Attended meeting at Schnebly's. 

Sunday 30th- -We had meeting in Ilagers-town. 31st— At 
Flickinger's. 

February 1st— This day I have attained the age of 66 years. 
O Lord ! how hast thou borne with my infirmities : glory be 
to thy name forever. 2d— I returned home. 

Sunday 7th— This forenoon { preached in Williams-port, in 
the German, and in the afternoon in the English language ; 
staid for the night with Peter Light. 12th— This forenoon I 
preached a funeral sermon, from Romans 8, v. 17 ; rode to 
Henry Kumler's, and preached from Psalm 34, v. 14. 

Sunday 14th— Many people were this day assembled, I spoke 
from Luke 17, v. 13. We had a blessed time ; rode to Hagers- 
lown, and preached from Romans 8, v. 17 ; staid w r ith John 
Hershey. 15th— Returned home. 19th— Rode to Jacob Bow- 
lus^s, and staid for the night. 

Sunday 21st— This forenoon Br. Sneethen preached in Mid- 
dle-town ; I spoke at night from Luke 18, v. 29, 30 ; lodged 
for the night at Valentine Bowlus's. 

Sunday 28th— We had meeting at Schnebly's meeting house. 

March 1st— This day I felt very unwell, and was at home all 
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Sunday 6th-~This forenoon I spoke in the old churchy near 
Jacob Thomas's ; in the afternoon at Ruber's. I2th~I preach- 
ed a funeral. 

Sunday 13th— I preached a funeral discourse ; D Newcom- 
er's wife was buried. 14th. and 15th — I preached at two fune- 
rals. 16th— I set out for -Baltimore ; rode to Middle-town and 
lodged with Valentine Bowlus. 17th— I rode in company with 
Jacob Bowlus ; we staid for the night at a public house "21 miles 
from Baltimore. 18th— We arrived in the city ; the Methodist 
Conference is in session here. 19th- -We attended the Confer- 
ence and delivered a communication from our Conference. 

Sunday 20th— This forenoon Jacob Gruber preached in Ot- 
terbein's church ; in the afternoon, Jacob Bowlus ; I spoke at 
night, 21st, and 22d— We visited the friends in the city. 23d 
—This day the Conference came to a close ; in the forenoon 
Bishop Asbury preached a funeral discourse for the late Wm. 
Otterbein, from Revelation 3, v. 10, 11. The congregation 
was so numerous, that the church was much too small to con- 
tain all the people. Here were ministers of different persua- 
sions assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to this servant 
of the Most High ; Methodists, United Brethren, Lutherans, 
Presbyterians, and Episcopalians,— all mingled together to pay 
homage to departed worth. Bishop McKendree closed the ser- 
vice with fervent prayer. This afternoon we left Baltimore ; 
rode 21 miles and lodged at a public house. 25th— W e reached 
Jacob Bowlus's, near Middle-town. 26th— I arrived at home, 
and heard that three of my neighbors had died during my ab- 
sence. 

Sunday 27th-I preached at Schnebly's. 28th~At Flick- 
inger's, from Psalm 148, v. 8, 9. 

April 1st— This day I was in Hagers-town; rode to Chris- 
tian King's, and staid for the night. 

Sunday 3d— I attended a meeting of the Albright Brethren 
at Wagner's. 5th— I rode with my brother Peter to Water- 
ford, in Loudoun county, Va.; we lodged at Manual's. 6th— I 
attended a Quaker meeting. For a considerable time silence 
reigned throughout ; presently a Sister arose and addressed the 
congregation in a brief, but intelligent manner. She then sat 
down, and another Sister rose up, spoke short also and power- 
ful, then humbled herself and prayed fervently. I also would 
cheerfully have given my testimony, but was afraid I might by 
so doing infringe upon the rules and order of the meeting. 
Rode this afternoon to the widow Kemp's, in Maryland, where 
I staid for the night. 

Sunday 10th— I attended meeting with the River Brethren. 
11th— I preached at Henry Kumler's, from John 20, v. 7 ; staid 
for the night with Wenger. 12th— I had meeting at Rhodes'. 
13th— I crossed the North mountain, and lodged at a public 
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loth-Lodged with David Long. 16th- W ith Philip HofT- 
man, 

Sunday 17th — I preached at George Hoffman's, from John 
21, v. 5, 6 ; rode to Mr. Crow's, and staid (or the night. 18th 
—I preached in Millers-town, from John 20, v 27 to 29. 19th 
—I lodged with Mr. Miller. 20th-With John Neidig. 21st— 
Came to Lancaster, and staid with my sister. 22d—I arrived 
at my father s-in-law ; he is now 88 years old. 23d— Visited 
my old associates in the neighborhood. 

Sunday 24th— This forenoon I preached in a school-house, 
from John 3, v. 16, 17, 18 ; rode to Christian Hershey's, and 
staid for the night. 25th— Came to Christian Smidt's. 26th-- 
To-day I rode through Columbia. They are building a bridge 
across the Susquehanna river at this place ; this is a wonderful 
undertaking: where will the inventive genius of man stop? I 
came to Br. Strickier's, where 1 was cordially received. Rode 
to John Spangler's, and staid for the night. 27th — Came to 
Yost Ilerbaugirs. 28th— Arrived at home. 

Sunday, May 1st— This forenoon I preached at John Reis's; 
in the afternoon at David Newcomer's. 2d— At Sherer's. 3d 
— At Witmers. 4th— I was at Michael Thomas's. 5th— At 
Valentine Doub's. 6th— At John Cronise's. 7th— At Simon 
Cronise's. 

Sunday 8th— This forenoon I attended meeting in Frederick- 
town ; Br. Hanson spoke first, I exhorted. In the afternoon f 
preached at Valentine Doub's ; rode to Jacob Bowlus's, and 
sta id for the night. 9th— Returned home. 14th, and 

Sunday loth— I attended a Quarterly meeting in Hagcrs- 
iown ; lodged with John Hershey. 21st, and 

Sunday 22d— We had a Sacramental meeting at Henry Kum- 
Jer's ; we had a good time, several persons were under deep con- 
viction, and some obtained peace with God through our Lord 
Jesus Christ. At night I preached at MiddlekaufF 's, from 
Romans 8, v. 14. 24th— This day our Conference commenced 
m Hagers-town, and continued until the 27th. More preach- 
ers were present than at any Conference before. The Breth- 
ren elected poor unworthy Christian Newcomer as Bishop and 
Superintendent, for three years. May God have mercy on me, 
and errant me his assisting grace to discharge my dutv faithful- 
ly. '28th, and 

Sunday 29th— We had a Sacramental meeting at the Antie- 
*am. 30th— I attended the funeral of Mr. Hamilton. 

June 1st— This day I rode to Virginia ; came to Chr. Crum's 
and staid for the night. 2d— To-day Br. Crum accompanied 
me ; we rode through Winchester, and tarried for the night 
with John Senseny. 3d— We lodged with Zehring in Wood- 
stock. 4th— We arrived at Mr. Artz's, in Shenandoah county , 
where a Sacramental meeting was appointed; Br. Geo. Geet- 
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time ; many were in deep distress for the salvatifh of their 
souls ; we prayed with them. The people could not leave the 
place, but continued to sing and pray during the whole night. 
Sereral were enabled to rejoice in the pardon of their sins ^un- 
to God be all (lie glory. 

Sunday 5th— This forenoon I preached from Epbesians % v. 
17 to 20. We then administered the Sacrament; many drew 
near the table of the Lord with streaming eyes, in the after- 
noon we returned to Zehring'.s and staid for the night. 6th— 
This evening we lodged with- Philip Cranf zriorf. 7th— With 
Hainan, - 8th— We arrived at Peter Meyer's; they rejoiced to 
see us. I was also very well satisfied to come to so friendly a 
shelter from the rain to which we had been exposed all day. 
10th— We came to Staunton, dined with Mr. Ilaab, and pro- 
ceeded on to Lewis Shuey's 11m, and 

Sunday 12th— Wehad-a Sacramental meeting here : preach- 
ed from Luke 15, v. 22,/ we had a blessed time ; Br. James 
Sewell, a Methodist preacher, a fine } oung man, assisted us in 
the exercises. 14th, and 15th— We had a two-days' meeting at 
Peter Meyer's: I spoke from 2d. Peter l,v. 5, 6, 7, Br. Crea- 
vens followed me: at night I preached at Mr. Zimmerman's, 
near Kiseltown, to a numerous congregation, in the English 
language. 16th— I rested here. 17th— I rode more than forty 
miles to Millers-town, and preached at candle-light, from 1st. 
Chronicles 4, v. 10. 18th— We came to Mr. Funkhonser's ; 
his wife is sick, and to all appearance near the close of her mor- 
tal life. We prayed with her, and at her request staid for the 
night. 

Sunday 19th— 1 preached at the widow Funkhouser's ; in the 
afternoon at Abr. Neuswanders. . 20th— I came to my son Ja- 
cob's. 21st— To Hess's, my son-in-law. 22d— I returned 
home. 

Sunday 26th— I preached at Hauser's. This week I remain- 
ed at home and assisted in the harvest field. 

Sunday, July 3d— I preached in Shank's church. 

Sunday 10th — We. had a blessed meeting at Peter Stadtler's. 

Sunday 17th— I was at home ; having received an injury in 
one of my legs, it was very much swollen and inflamed, so that 
I was notable to be about. I therefore remained at home, and 
made preparations for a journey to Ohio. 

Sunday 24th— I preached at home with great liberty. 25th 
—I set out in company with Peter Beeler and Michael Ewi, lor 
the State of Ohio; at night J preached in Mercersburg, Iron) 
Romans 8, v. 17. 26th— J lodged with Mr. Barndoler, at Bloody 
Run. 27th— We came through Bedford, and lodged with Mat- 
thias Smidt. 28th— We came to Jacob Biauch's, and staid for 
the night. 29th— To Br. Worman's, in Westmoreland. 30th 
—I lodged with Abr. Draksel. 

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in the afterffoon at Mr. John Draksel's, where I tarried for the 
night. 

August 1st— To-day I preacliedat Conrad Roder's, from Jer- 
emiah 21, v. 8, 9 ; lodged with old Mr. Steelier. 2d- Preach- 
ed to an attentive congregation in Wyand's church, and lodg- 
ed with Mr. Huert. 3d— I preached at Winters's, and staid 
for the night. 4th— We crossed the Ohio river, stopped at a 
public house for the night. 5th-- We pursued our journey , and 
lodged again at a public house. 6th— Lodged with Mr. Andrew 
Darner. 

Sunday 7th--This day we readied Zanesville; staid for the 
night with Henry HuBer. 8th— To-day I preached in Middle- 
town, and lodged with Mr. Sturm. 9th— This day I visited 
Mr. Lyday, and lodged at Herman's. 10th— I came to Brother 
Hiestand's, found him sick, and staid lor the night, 11th— I 
preached at Frederick Herman's, from Jeremiah 48, v. 11 ; 
lodged with Peter Seitz. 12th— To-day I came through Lan- 
caster; rode to Benedunvs, thence 4 miles to George Haul's, 
where I staid for the night. 13th — This forenoon I had to ride 
20 miles to a Quarterly meeting at Jacob Lutz's, on Salt Creek; 
Br. Benedum and Hiestand spoke this afternoon, i lodged with 
Jacob Stump. 

Sunday 14th— A large congregation was assembled, I preach- 
«& from Luke 24, v. 45, 47 ; on the whole it was a tolerable 
good meeting : rode 10 miles in the afternoon to Samuel Holtz's 
and tarried for the night, loth— I preached at Benedum's. 
10th— At Philip Kremer's. 17th— I came through Columbus 
and lodged with Mr. Grubb. 18th— Rode this forenoon 20 
miles and preached at Gabriel Markle's, from Romans 8, v. 17, 
in the English language. 19th-- 1 preached in Springfield. 
20th-At Jacob Herring's. 

Sunday 21st— This forenoon I preached at the widow Eli's, 
from Luke 18, v. 29, 30 : in the afternoon 1 preached in Day- 
ton, in the Methodist meetinghouse; Br. Fin ley was present, 
and concluded the meeting with prayer. 1 lodged with Peter 
Lehman. 22d— t arrived at Br. Andrew Zeller's, where our 
Conference is to be held. Here I found several Brethren who 
had arrived before me. 23d--This morning our Conference is 
to commence: O ! may the Lord take the helm into his own 
hands, grant us o-race and wisdom to transact our business, pa- 
tience and brotherly Jove to bear one with another, and that all 
we do may be according to His will and tend to His glory : A- 
men. 

As president, I opened the session of the Conference with 
prayer; the Conference continued until the 27th. We had 
considerably less difficulty than I expected, and closed the ses- 
sion in great harmony and unanimity. Praise the Lord for it. 

Sunday 28th— To-day I preached from 2d. Peter 1, v. 5 to 8; 
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Frederick Wolf. 29th— To-day we had meeting again, and ad- 
ministered the Sacrament. After meeting the preachers dined 
once more together at Er. Andrew Zeller's. We then bid each 
other an affectionate farewell and departed to our respective 
fields of labor : may the Lord make each of us a fit and useful 
instrument in his hands to work in the vineyard. Rode to Chr. 
Halm's and staid for the night. 30th— Last night my horse 
took sick, and this morning he died ; I borrowed one of Hahn , 
rode to Cincinnati and lodged with Mr. Mason. 31st— This 
day I spent in the city ; at night we had meeting at Mr. Ernst's. 

September 1st— This forenoon Br. Hiestand and myself 
preached in the Presbyterian church. To-day I bought my- 
self a horse, rode 19 miles to Daniel Ewi's, and preached from 
Luke 19, v. 10. 2d~I lodged with Matthias Young. 3d--I 
preached at David Lehman's, rode to Herring's and staid for 
the night. 

Sunday 4th— I came to a Camp-meeting ; I was astonished 
at ihe vast multitude of people that were asssembledon the oc- 
casion, and could not conceive from whence they possibly could 
have come, it being only a few years since this country is in- 
habited by a white population. The first Brother 1 heard 
preach was John Seals ; he spoke wonderfully. In the after- 
noon I addressed the congregation, and bless the Lord he grant- 
ed me grace and liberty on the occasion. The power of God 
was displayed ; many souls were convicted of sin and I trust 
not a few happily converted. to God. O ! said I to myself, the 
power of God is every where the same, and works in the heart 
of man nearly in the same manner in every place, from the first 
Pentecost even unto the present day. Singing and prayer al- 
ternately was continued during the whole night. The ixfeeting 
was near Xenia, in Green county. 5th— I rode to George 
Kremer's. 6th— I came through Chillicothe, lodged with Hen- 
ry Musselman, who received me very kindly and entertained 
me with the most liberal hospitality. 7th — I preached at Fred- 
crick Pontius'^, from Ephesians 2, v. 18, 19 ; rode home with 
Martin Dreisbach, and staid for the night. 8th— I preached at 
John Conradt's, in Fairfield county ; rode to Lancaster, thence 
to Conradt Fetter's, where I staid for the night and rested well. 
9th— This morning I felt a restless desire lor a deeper work of 
grace in my soul ; visited Stocker, Arnold and Mechlin, and 
lodged with Brother Froemmcr at Herman's. 10th, and 

Sunday llth—We had a two-days' meeting at Dewalt Mech- 
lin's ; a great number of people were assembled , I spoke from 
Luke 24, v. 47. The Lord's Supper was administered and we 
had a blessed time ; I lodged with Jacob Mechlin. 12th— The 
meeting continued to-day ; in the morning we had our Love- 
feast : many praised God and confessed freely what the Lord 
had done lor their souls. I rode to Daniel Lyday's, and staid 
for the night. 13th— I preached in JVliddle-town. A gentle- 



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man who keeps a public house insisted on my going home with 
him, which I did ; he entertained me very kindly. 14lli — 1 
stopped with Henry Huber for refreshment,rode through Zanes- 
ville and lodged with John Bowers. 15th— We rode to Mr. 
Hoffman's, a public house. 17th — Was a rainy day, and the 
roads very deep ; readied Mount Pleasant, Ohio. 17th— To- 
day I crossed the Ohio river, and staid for the night with Perry 
McCoy, in Washington county. 

Sunday I8tB — This clay I preached in Washington, in the 
German church ; the hearts of the hearers were sensibly effect- 
ed : dined with Chr. Karnish. At night I preached three miles 
from town, at John Moser's. 19th — We had a blessed meeting 
at Stecher's. 20th— I came to Worman's. 2 1st- To old Br. 
Braksel's. 22d — I preached at Bonnet's school house. 23d— 
I rode to Liganor Valley and lodged with Mr, Drapp. 24ih. 
and 

Sunday 2-5th— We had a Sacramental meeting here ; W r inter, 
JDreyer, and Berger were present % I spoke from Acts 16, v. 30, 
31, and lodged with Chr. Senft. 26th— I preached in Somerset, 
and staid for the night with Adam Sneider. 27th— I came to 
Mr. Smiril's. 28th-To McConnellsburg. 29th-To Henry 
Kumler's, here they had just commenced meeting ; Abr. Mey- 
ers spoke first, I followed him ; we had a blessed time, some 
jumped and shouted for joy. . 80th-- 1 arrived at home : bless the 
Lord for all his goodness and mercy. 
I October 1st and Sunday 2d— We had a Quarterly meeting in 
I Hagers-town.; in the afternoon I attended a funeral at Samuel 
I Newcomer's. 

Sunday 9th— We had meeting at Schnebly's, visited sister Hess 
found her near the close of life ; attended a prayer meeting at 
Simon Geetiiig's, returned to old Br. Hess's. Sister Hess died 
about 4 o'clock, while we were praying. 11th— I attended the 
funeral, and spoke from John 5, v. 24 12th— 1 set out for Sher- 
man's Valley, in Pennsylvania; came to John Oyder's, and 
staid for the night. 13th— I came to Shallenberger's. 14th— To 
Mr. Hock's, a pious family. * 15th, and 

Sunday 16th— We had a Sacramental meeting at John Snei- 
der's, in Sherman's Valley, we had a good time, Chr. Berger, 
John Neidig and David Sneider were present ; I lodged with 
Mr. Dunlop, rode 17 miles to Abr. Meyer's. 17th— I lodged 
with Joseph Knegi. 18th— This morning I set out before day, 
rode through Shippensburg, took refreshment in Chambers- 
burg with Br. Brasher; at night I reached my son David's, fourfd 
him very ill, to all appearance near his end ; he confessed with 
a contrite heart that the spirit of God had often convicted him of 
the error of his ways, but that he had resisted the grace of God 
continually; he desired, with tears m his eyes, to be prayed 
for, and expressed his fears that it might be too late, that he 
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cy oil him. We all humbled ourselves before a throne of grace 
I and mercy, crying mightily to God not to cut him off in his 
sins, but have mercy and prepare him for the awful change 
which he perhaps may shortly have to make. 19th — Returned 
| home. 20th — i rode again to my son David's, found him still 
very ill. 21st — He was somewhat belter : O ! that the Lord 
may truly convert him, before he shall be removed to an awful 
I eternity. 2 2d, and 

j Sunday 23d — We had a Sacramental meeting at Shank's 
j church; I rode in the afternoon, 19 miles to my son David's, 
j He still continues very ill. 24th — 1 returned home, 25th — • 
I Last night my sick son sent a messenger to me to come and 
see him again. On my arrival I found him exceedingly 
distressed ; lie chattered like a crane and mourned as a dove; 
said fC G ! father, what shall I do? I have to die and meet a 
God whom J have so often offended,— whose mercy I have so 
often refused-: a God to whom I am not reconciled; no hope, 
no assurance , of a better world in my soul. 55 This language 
pleased me greatly ; I prayed with him, encouraged him not to 
despair, but fly for. his life to the outstretched arms of sovereign 
mercy , cry mightify to God for the pardon of his sins, and pray 
him to have mercy lor Jesus 5 sake. 26th — I remained with 
him. 27th— Returned home. 29th, and 

Sunday 80th — We had a '.Sacramental meeting at the old 
church near Jacob Thomas's. 31st — I set out for Lancaster, 
came to Br. Bowlus's, where 1 lodged. 

November 1st — This evening I preached at Valentine Doub's 
from 1st. Peter 1, v. 3, 4. 2d— I had meeting at Benjamin 
Sander's. 3d — I staid for the night at Henry Sneider's. 4th — 
I visited the Rev. Mr. Grubb, in Taneytown, dined with him 
and rode to Bishop's. 

Sunday 5th— Tins forenoon I preached here, rode in the af- 
ternoon to Spangler's. 6th — This forenoon f preached in the 
Pigeon hill church ; at night in, York. Lodged with W. Bentz, 
7th — Br. David Sneider met me to-day ; we rode across the 
new bridge at Columbia, came to Chr. He it's, where we had a 
blessed meeting. 8th — I preached at Abr. Ilerr's, from Eph. 
2, v. 16, 17; atnight we had meeting in Millerstown. 9th — I 
visited my sister in Lancaster, rode to my father's-in-law, who 
is now 89 years old, and staid for the night. 10/th — I visited se- 
veral old friends, and' lodged with John Gerber. 11th — I vis- 
ited Buckwalter, and lodged with John Cryder. 12th — Preach- 
ed at Christian Hershey's. 

Sunday 13th— This ibrenoon I preached in Rupp's school- 
house, from Hebrews 2, v. 3 ; at night in Lancaster, from Mat- 
thew 15, v. 24; lodged with my sister. 14th — I came to John • 
Neidig's. 15th — Came through Harrisburg, stopped with E tb 
lor refreshment, rode to John Slemm/s where 1 staid for the 
night. 16th — I preached at David Sneider's, from Isaiah 3, Vi 

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IQ, ll. 17th— Lodged with Abr. Bauman. 18th-~Thisf mv 
I came to my son David's. I had left him very sick, but found 
Lim considerably better. 19th— Returned borne, 

Sunday 20th — We had meeting at Sehnebly's \ 1 lodged with 
old Mr. Hess. 

Sunday 27th — I preached at Leymeister's, in Virginia. 28th 
—I staid for the night at my son Jacob's. 3Isi— Rode with 
Br. Henry Spayth to Mr. Shaffner's. 

December 1st — To-day 1 came through Winchester, stopped 
with Mr. Lauck, rode to Newtown and lodged with Peter Geet* 
ins;. 3d — I called with John Senseny, rode to George Shep- 
lePs and staid ibr the night. 

Sunday 4th— I preached at Abr. Neuswander\ from John 
11, v. 43* 44 ; I staid for the night with John Senseny. oth — - 
I came to Chr. C rum's 6th— To my son Jacob's*. Oth— I 
staid with J. Hoffman. 10th — With Jacob Hess. 

Sunday 11th — Preached at Sehnebly's. 17th, and 

Sunday 18th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Shepherd's- 
town. 19th — Returned home. 21st — I set out for Baltimore, 
came to Middle-town and lodged with Valentine Bowlus. 23d 
— I reached the city; Br. Joseph Hoffman is now stationed 
here : I lodged with Benjamin Macher. 24th — I visited some 
of the friends in the city. 

Sunday 25th — This morning at 4 o'clock we had prayer meet- 
ing; the* Lord was near. Br. Hodman preached in the fore- 
noon, I exhorted after him ; we then administered the Sacra- 
ment. I preached in the* afternoon from Luke 2, v. 12; had 
meeting in the evening at Mrs. Bender's, lodged with John 
Hildt. 27th — I staid all day with John Hildt ; we were enga- 
ged in forming or revising our discipline. 28th — To-day Br. 
Bowlus also came to the city ; I attended class meeting and re- 
turned again with Bowlus to Hildt's, where we lodged. 29th 
— I visifed Brs. N. Reed, Baker and Rehman ; at nisrht I 
preached at Lewis Kalbfus's, to a large congregation. 30th — 
To-day old Mr. Weller and myself visited many of the friends 
in the city ; at night we had a blessed meeting at Mrs. Bender's 
which continued till after midnight 

January 1st, 1815 — This morning we had meeting at Hoff- 
man's ; I ^reached from John 1, v. 45 to 47 ; in the afternoon 
I attended a funeral in the African church, I presume more than 
1000 colored persons were present; at night we had meeting at 
Smidt's where I lodged. 2d — To-day the male members of t he 
society had their annual meeting to elect Elders and Trustees 
for the church ; I staid for the night with Joseph Hoffman. 3d 
■ — The weather is remarkably cold; J attended a class meeting 
and went to my lodgings at Hildt's. 4th — I attended another 
class meeting ; at night we had prayer meeting at Hoffman's. 
5th — I again preached at Kalbfus's. 6th — I rode with Hildt 4 
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dined with them and returned again to Hildt's. 7th-I visited 
several friends, rode to Fort McHenry which the British had 
bombarded so tremendously in September last, the effect where- 
of is yet plainly to be seen. 

Sunday Sth-This morning I led the class; at 11 o'clock { 
preached from Isaiah 3, v. 10, 11 ; at night we had meeting at 
Mrs. Bender's, returned with Rildt to my lodgings and rested 
comfortably. 9ih-This morning 1 set out early from Balti- 
more, rode "40 miles to J. Punch's, in Montgomery county, and 
staid for the night. 10th— I came to Ewi's. llth-To Freder- 
ick-town, lodged with Byerly. 12th- Was appointed by the 
President a day of humiliation and prayer; I attended meeting 
in the Lutheran church and heard the Rev. Mr. Shaeffer deliv- 
er an appropriate discourse, rode to -Valentine Doub's and staid 
for the night. loth-Returned home. 

Sunday 15th— Preached in Shank's church.. 

Sunday 22d— We had a tremendous snow storm, which forced 
Hie to stay at home. 

Sunday j February 5th— -This day I attended meeting at Mau- 
ser's. 

Sunday 12th — This forenoon 1 preached at Peter Stadtler's ; 
at night in Hager's-town, lodged with John Hershey. 13th-I 
preached at Henry Kumler's 14th — At Abr. Bauman's. 15th 
— In the forenoon at John Creider's ; at night I spoke at Ru- 
ber's, from Romans 5, v. 1, 2, 3. 16th — I preached at Wolga- 
mott's,from John 3, v. 17, 18. 17th-Cameto David Sneider's 
and staid for the night. 18th — I lodged with M. Barr. 

Sunday 19th — I preached at David Sneider's, from Romans 
5 9 v. 1 to 4. 20th — I was at Joseph Knegi's. 21st — I visited 
Br. John Davis, preached at Yost Knegi's in the evening ; the 
grace of God wrought powerfully. 22d — We had meeting at 
Mr. Buyer's; the meeting continued till after midnight, sever- 
al persons were happily converted to God : glory be to his name. 
23d — To-day 1 visited Abr. Huber; several neighbors collect- 
ed together, we began to sing and pray. The power of God 
came down, several persons cried for mercy; and while all 
engaged : bless the Lord, the mother of the house and daugh- 
ter-in-law obtained peace with God, through the merits of Je- 
sus Christ. 24th — I came to my son David's. 25th — To Ha- 
gers-town, from thence home. 

Sunday 26th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Hagers- 
town, rode with Br. Painter to Williams-port, where we had a 
watch-night; I lodged with Weber. 

March 1st— This day I received information that John Hess 
was very ill; got my horse and rode there, found him very low. 
When attempting to speak I perceived lhat he still knew 
me. I prayed with him, and about 9 o'clock he expired while 
we were at prayer around the bed. 2d— f attended a funeral 
in Boonsborough in the forenoon, and spoke from Matthew 15, 



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v. 27 j 28. 3d— I preached at John Hess's funeral, from John 
12, v. 46. 

Sunday 5th— This forenoon I preached in Sharpsburg, from 
John 6, v. 37; in the afternoon I preached at Schnebly's, and 
lodged at Geeting's. 1 ith — I preached in Sharpsburg, from Ro- 
mans 8, v. 17. 

Sunday 12th— I preached again at Schnebly's. 18th — I had 
meeting at H. Ku tiller's. 

Sunday 19th- -This morning Kumler accompanied me to Ha- 
becker's, where I had an appointment; I spoke to a numerous 
assembly from Romans 5, v. 1 to 4; rode in the afternoon about 
20 miles home. 22d— I set out for Baltimore, to the Methodist 
Conference, came to Mr. Barsh's and staid tor the night. 23d 
-I reached the city and lodged with John Hildt. 24th— This 
morning I paid a visit to Bishops Asbury and McKendree, 
went with them to the Conference room. At 11 o'clock Enoch 
George preached an ordination sermon, Bishop McKendree 
gave an exhortation ; seven Brethren were then solemnly or- 
dained. At night James Smidt preached a powerful sermon ; 
I lodged again with Hildt. 25th— I attended Conference again; 
in the evening I was at Eutaw meeting house, and returned to 
my lodgings at Hildt's. I have a room to myself at his house; 
(like the Prophet Elisha with the woman of Shannon,) where 
I can go in and out as I please. 

Sunday 28th— This Ibrenoon Br. George Geeting preached 
in Otterbein's church, I exhorted after him ; Br. John Swartz- 
welder preached in the afternoon. At night I heard Asa Shinn 
preach in Eutaw meeting house ; he is a wonderful orator and 
reasoner. 27th— I was again at the Conference ; Br. Hoffman 
preached in Light street meeting house at 11 o'clock, I exhort- 
ed after him ; in the afternoon the session of the Conference was 
brought to a close. 28th— This day I bid Bishops Asbury and 
McKendree farewell ; rode a short distance out of the city to 
Kalbfus's, and staid for the night. 29th— This morning I feel 
my spiritual strength renewed, and fresh courage to be more en- 
gaged than ever. .Q Lord! strengthen this resolution, and 
grant that my old days may be appropriated to thy name's glo- 
ry. Came to Mr. Sumwalt's and staid for the night. 30th— I 
rode to Jacob Kleinfelter's. 31st— I visited W. Bentz, and 
lodged with old Mr. Naylor ; had a bad night's rest, and wrest- 
led for a clean heart. 

April 1st— I attended a meeting of the Albright Brethren > 
near Conewago, and returned to Navlor's. 

Sunday 2d— This day I was in York ; Bishop McKendree 
and Kenrv Smidt preached in the meeting house ; I spoke after 
them in German, lodged with W. Bentz. 3d--This mornings 
my poor soul is drawn out in prayer to God for sanctifying pow- 
er : 0 ! Lord, impart into my soul thy nature and thy perfect 
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I Albright Brethren had their Conference here ; about 14 or 15 
j preachers were assembled. I made another attempt to effect a 
union between the two societies, but in vain. 5th-^-I left them, 
rode to Bishops in Little's-town, and staid for the night. 6th 
— I felt the love of God powerfully in my soul ; rode all day 
long joyfully and serene. Towards evening I reached Bene- 
dict Sauder's, where I tarried for the night. 7th— This day my 
soul was also enabled to rejoice on account of the presence of 
the Lord ; came to Middle-town and lodged with Valentine 
Bowlus. 8th— -Returned home. 

Sunday 9th— I preached at^Sclmebly's. 12th— I left horfie, 
called at Henry Kumler's, and lodged at night with Abr. Ru- 
ber, at the Rocky Springs. ISth— This morning I set out ear- 
ly, stopped at John Meyer's and took refreshment ; ro-le to 
Peter Brown's, in Sherman's Valley, whers I tarried for the 
night. 14th — -1 rode all day over hills and vallies, and staid for 
the night with David Long. 15th — Rode to Michael Mase's, 
in Union county. 

Sunday 16th— This morning I rode to Martin Dreisbach'?, 
where I preached with great liberty. 17th— X preached at 
George Miller's, from 2d. Peter l,v. 5 to 8. 18th — I remain- 
ed here and had a long conversation with Miller and Niebel res- 
pecting the union of our respective societies, but all in vain ; we 
could not bring matters to bear. 19th— This morning I left 
them and came to Fry's, he rode with me to Charles Straub's, 
where I preached from Romans 8, v. 17, and staid for the night. 
20th — I preached at David Long's, from Luke 24, v. 49. 21st 
—I reached Abr. Meyer's. 22d — 1 had meeting at Yost Km- 
gi's. ■ " : . 

Sunday 23d— I preached at the Rocky Springs, from Luke 
24, v. 47; rode to Fetherhoff's and staid for the night. 29th, 
and 

Sunday 30th— I attended a Quarterly meeting at Britten's; I 
preached from Acts 16, v. 30, 31 ; rode to my son David's and 
staid for the night. 

May 3d — I preached at Henry Stadtler's, from John 3, v. 17, 
18. 6th, and 

Sunday 7th— We had a Sacramental meeting at Fetherhoff 
I spoke from Luke 24, v. 46. Bless the Lord we had a good 
time ; several were convicted, and some, I trust, happily con- 
verted to God. 8th — I preached to a numerous congregation 
at Henry Kumler's, from John 3, v. 17, 18. 9th — Our Con- 
ference commenced here to-day : may the God of peace be with 
m. In the evening Br. Hoffman preached with great power. 
10th — This was also a day of grace v ; at night I preached at Br- 
Neidig's. 11th— Bless the Lord for the love and union that pre- 
vails in the Conference; this evening I preached first, Hoffman 
followed me ; I then washed my preacher Brethren's feet, in 
imitation of our Lord and Master, and administered the Lord'* 

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Supper. The meeting continued till alter midnight, and all 
were filled with love and joy in the Holy Ghost. 12th — This 
day Ers. Abr. Meyer and Jacob Dehof were solemnly ordain- 
ed and the session of the Conference concluded. 13th, and 

Sunday 14th — We had a Sacramental meeting at the Antie- 
tam ; a vast number of people were collected ; I staid for the 
night with Michael Thomas. 15th- We had meeting in Shank's 
church ; Hoffman spoke first, I followed him. 20th-I rode to 
Frederick -town ; the Lutheran Synod is here in session at this 
time; the Rev. Mr. Probst preached at night from Romans 8, 
v. 1 ; rode home with Valentine Doub. 

Sunday 21st — This forenoon the Rev. Mr. Helmuth from 
Philadelphia, preached from Acts 20, v. 28, with power ; in the 
'""afternoon Mr. Walter spoke from Ephesians 5, v. 14 ; at 3 o'- 
clock Mr. Shafer spoke from 1st. Peter 2, v. 16 ; at night Mr. 
Lochman, from the words, "If the son therefore shall make you 
tree, you shall be Tree indeed." 22d-This day I attended the 
session of the Synod; in the evening Mr. Muhlenberg preach- 
ed from Luke 19, v. 10. 23d — I rode to Virginia to visit my 
daughter. 

Sunday 28th — This day we had meeting at our house ; Br. 
Jacob Bowlus spoke first, I followed him in the English lan- 
guage. 29th — This day I set out to our General Conference in 
Westmoreland ; we rode to Henry Kumler's and had a blessed 
meeting. 30th — Came to McConnell's-town, preached at night 
in a school-house, from Luke 21, v. 36 ; lodged with Henry 
Brubacher. 31st — Brs. Jacob Bowlus and Neuswander over- 
took me to-day on the top of Sidling Hill ; I expected Br. Hoff- 
man to be with them, but learned to my sorrow that he was ve- 
ry ill in Baltimore. We rode through Bedford and on the road 
overtook Brs. Meyer and Sneider ; we all rode together to M. 
Smidt's, who entertained us kindly. 

June 1st — To-day I preached here, from 1st. Peter 1, v. 5, 
6,7. 2d — We came to Jacob Guth's and staid for the night. 
3d, and 

Sunday 4th- We had a Sacramental meeting at Ja. Blauch's; 
I spoke from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5; eight preachers were present. 
Rode to Somerset and preached in the Court-house by candle- 
light; lodged with Adam Snyder. 5th-Came to Worman's. 
6th-This day the General Conference commenced at old Brother 
DraksePs : may the Lord have mercy on us. Instead of love 
and unanimity, the spirit of hatred and discord seemed to pre- 
vail. May the Lord in mercy grant us more wisdom and grace. 
I lodged with John Shupp. 7th-This day we met again : bless 
the Lord, the heat had considerably abated, and the business 
before us was conducted better than I had expected. The Con- 
ference continued until the 10th ; I rode to Sloderbeck's, and 
staid for the night. 

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Zeller spoke first, I followed him ; a Methodist Brother named 
j Frey spoke in the English language : Zeller and myself rode 
yet 12 miles to Chr. Knegi's, where I spoke from Psalm 40, v. 
1, 2. 12th — We came to Washington, and lodged with Chr, 
j Harnish. 13th— We staid for the night with Mr. McCoy, 
14th — We crossed the Ohio river, had meeting at Leonard Dei- 
| wen's, near Centreville. 15th — We rode 40 miles and lodged 
I at a public house. 16th — We came through Zanesville and 
again staid at a public house. 17th — We came through Som- 
erset and lodged with Mr. Hautz. 

Sunday 18th— I preached in Lyday's school house, from 
Psalm 146. 19th— I came to Br. Hiestand's. 20th— We had 
meeting at John Zellers; I staid for the night with George Kg- 
debaugh. 21st — 1 preached at Jacob Zeller's. 22d— At Eman- 
uel Zimmerman's, from Hebrews 2, v. 3; rode through Lan- 
caster and lodged with Conrad Fetter. 23d — I visited Freder- 
ick and Daniel Arnold. 24th, and 

Sunday 25th — We had a Sacramental meeting at bewail 
Mechlin's ; a great many people were assembled. We admin- 
istered the sacrament; many came with streaming eyes and 
contrite hearts to the Lord's table. At last the lamentation in- 
creased to such a degree that the voice of the preacher could no 
longer be heard ; many were deeply convicted, and some found 
peace with God through the merits of Jesus Christ: unto God 
be all the glory. I staid for the night with Peter Seitz. 26th 
— This forenoon we had our Love-feast ; it was indeed a blessed 
time again, many were in deep distress and cried to God for the 
pardon of their sins. 27th, 28th and 29th — We held our Con- 
ference at Jacob Mechlin's : bless the Lord for the unanimity 
and love which prevails throughout. 30th — I preached at Hot- 
tel's, from 1st. Peter 5, v. 6, 7. 

July 1st — We came to Mr. Hautz's, We experienced to- 
day one of the most severe thunder storms, that has happened 
within our recollection. We happened to be in a close and 
thick forest ; the lightning, thunder and rain was the most tre- 
mendous i ever saw or heard ; limbs of trees were broken off 
and carried in every direction as chaff before the wind. All 
around the trees were cracking and some came to the earth with 
a terrible crash, torn up by the roots ; many who had bid de- 
fiance to the winds of heaven perhaps for centuries, were sub- 
dued, and had to bow their mighty heads in submission to the 
hurricane. Endless thanks and praises be to our heavenly Fa- 
ther who in mercy preserved us unhurt in this crush of mat- 
- ter. ; 

Sunday 2d — This forenoon we had meeting at Lyday's ; in 
the afternoon in Somerset, lodged with John Mehn. 3d — We 
came to John Bower's. 4th — We rode 40 miles and staid for 
the night at a public house. 5th — Came to Mr. Deibler's. 6th 
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7th — We came to the Ohio river at Simpson's Ferry, rode ta 
Christopher Winter's and staid for the night. 8th — Came to 
Washington, stopped with Christian Harnish, attended a Quar- 
terly meeting of the Methodists. 

Sunday 9th— I preached here, from Luke 11, v. 21, 22 ; we 
had a blessed time. 10th — I rode to Christian Knegi's, and 
staid for the night. 11th — Visited Worm an, and lodged with 
old Mr. Draksel. 12th — I preached at Worm an' s, from 1st. 
Peter 5, v. 7, 8. 13th — I rode about 40 miles to Jacob Blauch's. 
14th — Visited Br. Johnston, in Berlin, and rode to M. Smidt's. 
15th — Lodged with Michael Riedel. 

Sunday 16th — I preached at Mr. Halsey's, from Ephesians 
2, v. 19, and returned with Matthias Smidt. 17th- Rode to 
McConnelPs-town. 18th— To Jacob Wenger's. 19th — Re- 
turned home safely. 

Sunday 23d — We had meeting at our house. 27th — Preach- 
ed at Hauser's, from Psalm 126. 28th-I felt somewhat indis- 
posed. 29th— | was very ill. 

Sunday 30th-This morning I am somewhat better. 

August Ist-To-day 1 rode to a Camp-ground at the Rocky 
Springs, found them busily engaged in clearing the ground ; I 
lodged with Samuel Huber. 2d-I visited Joseph Knegi and 
David Sneider ; lodged with Shallenberger. 3d — Rode to Mr. 
Wagner's, in Fautz's Valley. 4th-l was all night with David 
Long. 5th- 1 preached at George Miller's, from 1st. Chroni- 
cles 4, v. 10, and staid for the night. 

Sunday 6th— I preached from Luke 17, v. 17, 18 ; at night we 
had meeting at David Long's, I spoke from Psalm 40, v. 2, 3. 
7th- 1 came to David Sneider's. 8th — This day I visited Br. 
John Davis ; rode to Henry Kumler's and staid for the night. 
9th— Returned Jaome. 10th — We had meeting in Shank's 
church. 11th- 1 preached at Schnebly's, from Luke 11, r. 22 5 
23. 

Sunday 13th — I was at home? 15th— I set out to our Camp- 
meeting at the Rocky Springs ; came to Chambersburg and 
lodged with Beshore. 16th— Came to the ground and lodged 
with Samuel Huber. 17th— This day the Camp-meeting com- 
menced. This is the first Camp-meeting held by the tlnited 
Brethren. The meeting continued until the 21st. The Lord 
was truly in the Camp. 

Sunday 20th— We had particularly a blessed time ; a vast 
concourse of people were assembled, many were the slain of the 
Lord ; many were happily converted and enabled to return home 
rejoicing in God their Saviour: glory, honor, and praise be 
to God and the Lamb forever. 21st— I rode to Henry Kum- 
ler's, and staid for the night. 22d— Returned home. 24th— 
Rode to Virginia and lodged with my son Jacob. 25th— Rode 
to William Ambrouse's. 26th, and 

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Creek. 28th— I lodged with Wmi Rankin, at the Warm 
Springs. 29th — At Leymeisters's. 30th — I came to a Camp- 
meeting in Berkely county, ¥&.; James JSmidt preached first, 
I followed him. The meeting continued till 

September 5th — We had pleasant dry weather the whole 
time; bless the Lord for all his goodness. -My poor soul was 
happy above measure : glory be to God. W e do not serve the 
Lord for naught, he will feed his children with heavenly man- 
na and g;ive them of the waters of life freely. 6th — -This mor- 
ning my heart is tilled with gratitude : O Lord ! assist me with 
thy grace, never suffer roe to depart from Thee any more, and 
help me, ultimately to gain the prize. 9th, and 

Sunday 10th — We had a Quarterly meeting at Shauinan's 
church.; f spoke from John 3, v. 7, 8. loth — I rode to Lou- 
doun county, Va. 

Sunday 17th — f preached at Henry Frev's, from Ephesians 
2, V. 17/18. 18th— I rode to, Middle-town and lodged with 
Valentine Bowlus. 19th — I returned home. 

Sunday 24th — This forenoon f preached at Schnebly's; in the 
afternoon at Shank's church. 29 th — We had meeting at home. 
30th, and 

Sunday, October 1st— We had a Sacramental meeting in 
Middle-town; Brs. Hoffman, John Snyder and Nicholas Snee- 
then were present. 2d — I returned home. 3d — "Was in ila- 
gers-town ; lodged with John Hershey. 4th— Attended a fu- 
nerai in Sharpsburg. 6th — Preached at Peter Stadtler's. 7th, 
and 

Sunday 8th — I attended a Quarterly meeting at Yost Her- 
baugh's ; I spoke from Coliossians 3, v. 12, 13, 14 ; we had a 
good time, praise the Lord. Rode this afternoon 18 miles 
home. 12th — This mor nin g I set out early on a journey to Lan- 
caster, Pennsylvania ; came to a Camp-meeting on Pipe Creek, 
Frederick county, and tarried .until the 17 th. The Lord 
wrought powerfully with his spirit among the people to the con- 
version of many precious souls. Came this evening to Bishop's, 
in Little 5 s-town, and staid tor the night. 18th — I lodged with 
W. Bentz, in York. 19ih-I crossed the great bridge at Co- 
lumbia, and staid for the night with John Foris. 20th-I visit- 
ed Br. Christian Smidt and lodged with my sister in Lancaster. 
21st — I came to Baer\s, my brother-in-law; my old father-in- 
law is still alive, but not able to be about much or help him- 
self. 

Sunday 22d-I preached here in the school-house; lodged with 
Henry Guth. 23d, and 24th-l visited ray old friends and ac- 
quaintances in this section of country ; at night I had meeting 
at Joseph Huber's. 25th-I lodged with Jacob Gerber. 2Gth 
-I preached at Joseph Lang's, from 2d. Peter 1, v. 5, 6. 27th 
-T preached in Lancaster, from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 28th-I 
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Sunday 29th-This forenoon I preached at a Mennonite meet- 
ing' house, from John 3, v. 14, 15, 16 ; in the afternoon in Mil- 
lers-town, from Romans S, v. IT. 30th— I preached at Mussel- 
man's, from Luke 19, v. 9, 10. 3ist — 1 came through Colum- 
" bia and lodged with John Spangler. 

November 1st— This day I preached in the Pigeon hill church, 
rode to Philip Bishop's and staid for the night. 2d-Came to 
Jacob Herhaugh's. od-Returned home. 

Sunday oth-I preached in Shank's church. 6th — Rode to 
Virginia to see my children. 10th — Returned home. 

Sunday 12th — I preached in Funks-town. ISth, and 

Sunday 19th — We had a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-town; 
I spoke from 2d. Peter 1, v. 1, 2, 3; lodged with John Ker- 
shey. 

Sunday 26th — J preached in Martinshursr. Virginia ; staid 
till the 29th, with my son Jacch; his companion was very ill. 
Rode to my son's-m-law. 30th — Returned home. 

Sunday, December 3d — I preached at Bechtel's. 8th — I 
preached rft 'Wen ger's on a watch-night, from Acts 16, v. 30, 
31. 

Sunday 10th— I preached in Funks-town, from Hebrews 12, 
v.. 15. 16th, and 

Sunday 17th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Williams- 
port ; I spoke from 2d. Corinthians 5, v. 20, 2L 

Sunday 24th — I preached a funeral sermon from John 5, v. 
24,25; the widow Rohrer was buried. 25th — Christmas Day, 
I preached in Hagers-town, from Isaiah 9, v. 6; lodged with 
John Hershey. 

Sunday 31st — I had meeting in Funks-town. 

January 1st, 18 16 — I preached in Hagers-town. from Luke 2, 
y. 21. 

Sunday 7th — I spoke at Hoffert's. This week I visited my 
children in Virginia. 

Sunday 14th — This day I was at home. The weather is ve- 
ry cold ; the snow remarkably deep and drifted together in such 
a manner, that it is difficult to get along. 16th — I set out for 
Baltimore, stopped at Valentine Doub's for refreshment and vis- 
ited old Brother Adam Lehman ; rode to Frederick-town and 
lodged with Sister Byerly. 17th — This morning it set in to 
rain; I proceeded on my way, found it very dirhcult to get 
a Ions:, and stopped at Mr; Barsh's, where I staid for the night. 
18th— I reached Mr. Vundt's, 4 miles from the city. 19th — I 
came to Baltimore and put up at my lodgings at Br. Hildt's ; I 
visited Brs. Hoffman and Matfiott. At night I preached in the 
Methodist meeting house in Oidtown. 20th — I visited several 
families in the city. 

Sunday 21st — To-day I preached twice in the church ; at 
ni<rht we had meeting at Smith's. 22d — T continued visiting. 
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1 went with Brs. Hildt and Hoffman to the Museum i where I 
saw many wonderful curiosities ; different animals, birds, in- 
sects, crocodiles, snakes, &c; also, the whole skeleton of an 
enormous animal which they call Mammoth, and which was 
found many feet under ground, somewhere in the western coun- 
try ; also, some bones of a whale, and many other things both 
natural and artificial, which I had never before seen or even 
knew that such things existed in the world : O Lord ! how won- 
derful are the works of thy creation ? Visited Sister Bender; 
her husband died since I was here the last time. At night I 
preached at Lewis Kalbfus's, about a mile from the city, 26th 
—I left Baltimore and came to Jacob Eicheiberger's, where I 
was received in the most friendly manner. 27th— Rode to Mr. 
Zollikoffer's and staid for the night. 

Sunday 28th— This forenoon 1 preached here and led the class; 
we had a happy time. Rode to Jacob Senseny's and staid for 
the night. 29th— This morning I was very happy in the God 
of my salvation. O Lord Jesus ! grant that I may never de- 
part from thee. Rode to Liberty, dined with Mr. Haines and 
rode to Simon Cronise's, where I staid for the night. 80th— 1 
preached at Valentine Doub's, from 2d. Corinth. .5, v. 17, 18; 
in the evening we had a watch-night at Jacob Bowlus's. 31st 
—We had meeting at John Huber's. 

February 1st— This day I am 67 years of age; so many years 
has my heavenly Father bore with me and preserved me : Lord ! 
grant me grace during the lew remaining days of my life, and 
let them all be spent to thy name's glory. This evening we 
bad meet ing at John Byerly's. 2d— I returned home. 3d— At- 
tended a funeral. 

Sunday 4th— I spoke at the funeral of Mrs. Jacob Lein, at 
Schnebly's. 

Sunday 11th— I was in Middle-town ; Nicholas Sneethen 
preached m the forenoon, I spoke at night from Luke 11, v. 21, 
22, 23 ; rode home with Eberhardt. This week I spent in Vir- 
ginia with my children. 

Sunday 18th— I preached In Williams-port ; rode to my son 
David's and staid for the night. 24th— Attended the funeral of 
Mrs. Hoffman, in Shepherd's-town. 

Sunday 25th — This day J attended meeting at Samuel Har- 
rison's ; Br. Jefferson spoke first, I followed him. 

Sunday, March 3d — This day we had meeting at Br. Henry 
Kumler's, Wm. Brown, a young man, exhorted after me, the 
Lord was present ; rode to Jacob Wenger's and staid for the 
night. 

Sunday 10th — To-day I rode 10 miles to a meeting and re- 
turned home again. 14th — We had meeting at our house, Br 
Kumler spoke first, young Br. Brown exhorted after him very 
feelingly. 16th — We had a blessed time at a watch night, at 
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Sunday 17tli- — I preached here in the forenoon , rode to Han- 
gers-town and preached at candle light ; staid for the night with 
John Hershey. 

Sunday 24th — I attended meeting in Funks-town. 29th — I 
rode to Abr. Bauman's. 30th — To John Ruber's. 

Sunday 3 1st — i preached at Moses Besher's, from Titus 3, 
v. 5 to 8 ; at night we had meeting at Benjamin Ruber's; I 
spoke from Psalm 146, v. 8,9 ; Ave had a blessed time, the 
meeting continued until after midnight. 

April 1st — This day 1 came to old Mr. Shiebly's and staid 
for the night. 2d — f yisited several sick persons and lodged 
with Gusman. 3d — I returned home, 

Sunday 7th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-town. 
8th— I went to Virginia and lodged with John Sneider. 9th — 
With my son Jacob. 10th— At Shafther's. 11th— At Lam- 
ber's, in "Winchester. 12th— At Zehring's, in Woodstock. 

13th and Sunday 14th— We had a Quarterly meeting at the 
widow Funkhouser's, I preached from Mark 16, y. 15, 16. 
15th— I preached at Mr. Ray's. 16th— At Christian Funk- 
houser's, rode to Abr. Neuswander's and staid for the night. 
17th— I lodged with Mr. Shaffner. ISth— I staid for the nfght 
at my son's-in-law, Jacob Ress. 19th— At Br. Michael Thom- 
as's. 20th— Returned home. 

Sunday 21st— This forenoon I preached in Funks- town ; In 
the afternoon at home. 27th— I set out to the Methodist Gen- 
eral Conference, in Baltimore; came to Valentine Doub's and 
staid for the night. 

Sunday 28th— I attended meeting in Frederick-town, Snee- 
then preached in the forenoon and W^elis preached at night 
with great power ; rode home with Joseph Knegi. 29th— I rode 
to Baltimore and arrived at Br. Kildt's, very much fatigued, 
having travelled 44 miles. 30th— This morning I yisited Bis- 
op McKendree ; Asbury was no more, he had died a few days 
since, on his way to the General Conference, near Fredericks- 
burg, in Virginia; in the afternoon I led a sister's class at Br. 
Hoffman's. 

May 1st— The General Conference commenced its session 
this forenoon ; at night J attended meeting in Oldtown, and 
lodged with Hiidt. 2d— This day I left Baltimore in company 
with Br. Hoffman to attend our annual Conference in Fautz's 
Valley, in Pennsylvania, 110 miles from this place ; we rode to 
Jacob Kleinfelter's and staid lor the night; he received us very 
kindly and related to us how he was convicted and converted 
under father Otterbein's preaching. 3d— We rode to Mr. 
Greish's, in Cumberland county. 4th— We staid for the night 
with Daniel Hoffman. 

Sunday 5th~We had a Sacramental meeting here, and had a 
blessed time. 6th— I staid for the night with Mr. Kauffman. 
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reigned throughout : bless the Lord, O ! my soul, for all his mer- 
cies. 10th — 1 rode home with A br. Meyer. 11th, and 

Sunday 12th — We held a Sacramental meeting here ; rode to 
David Sneider's, and staid for the night. 13th— I came to Abr. 
Eauman's, found his wife very ill, to all appearance near the close 
of her existence here on earth ; she is perfectly sensible, but 
what is better than all, she is in possession of a glorious hope of 
immortality : may the Lord be with her in the trying hour and 
receive her to himself Rode to my son David's and staid for the 
night. 14th — This day I set out for the State of Ohio : may 
some kind guardian angel be my companion on my journey, and 
preserve me through dangers seen and unseen. Rode to Mc- 
€onnelFs-town and staid for the night, loth — I came to Mat- 
thias Smidt's. 16th — I crossed the Allegany mountains and 
lodged with Mr. Hess. 17th — To-day I visited Br. Johnston, 
in Berlin ; also, Jacob Blauch ; lodged with Mr. Shultz. 18th 
—I came to Worman's. 

Sunday 19th — I preached here, and staid for the night with old 
Mr, Draksel. 20th — I preached at Henry Erret's, from Eph. 
2, v. 16, 17. 21st — This morning I concluded to take my road 
through Pittsburg ; lodged with Bentz Herr. 22d — I staid for 
the night 6 miles west of Beaver. 23d — I came through New 
Lisbon and lodged with Martin Brittenstein ; this family receiv- 
ed me with pleasure. 24th — I lodged with Jacob Roland, near 
Canton. 2oth — f reached Philip Slosser's, found Br. Draksel 
here. To-day and 

Sunday 26th — We held a Sacramental meeting here ; I prea- 
ched from Luke 24, v. 47. 27th — I rode in company with sev- 
eral Brethren to Tuscarawas county, and lodged with Michael 
Rohr. 28th— I visited Br. Bortsfield and old Wm. Butt's ; at 
night I preached at Christian Wolgamott's. 29th — This morn- 
ing I pursued my journey to Coshocton ; some places the road 
was very bad ; it was late when I came into the forks of the Tus- 
carawas and White woman rivers, which here form the Muskin- 
gum. I was not able to ford the water and could procure no fer- 
ry boat, so I had no other alternative than to turn around, mea- 
sure my way back and hunt a shelter. At last I discovered a 
li^ht,rode towards it and found a small cabin wherein dwelt a man 
with his wife and eight children. He had no feed for my horse, 
and very little for myself, but I had to stay for the night ; and al- 
though my bed was none of the most comfortable, 1 enjoyed a 
good night's rest. 30th — This morning I crossed the river, not 
without considerable danger,rode 7 miles to a public house where 
I fed my horse, took breakfast and pursued my journey to Zanes- 
ville. Lodged tlnVnight at a public house. 31st — This day I 
preached at Lyday's, and staid for the night with Herman. 

June 1st, and Sunday 2d— W e had a Sacramental meeting 
kere ; I spoke from Luke 24, v. 47, and administered the Sacra- 
ment ; several persons were converted. 3d — We had meeting 

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at George Dreisbach's. 4th — I came to Br. Froshauer's aii<f 
staid for the night. 5th — I lodged at Duck waifs. 6 th — I had 
meeting in Lebanon. 7th — I visited Br. Henry Frey and came 
to Andrew Zeller's. 8 th, and 

Sunday 9th — We had a Quarterly meeting here ; many Breth- 
ren who had come to Conference, were present ; I spoke from E- 
phesians 2, v. 17, 18, 19. Many came to the Lord's table with 
contrite hearts and streaming eyes. 10th- — This morning we 
had our Lore-feast ; it was truly a gracious time, many cried for 
mercy and not a few found peace with God in the pardon of their 
sins; others were shouting and praising God. 11th, 12th, and 
13th— We held our Conference ; the Lord was with us. 14th* — 
I set out in company with Br. Froemmer • we came to Mr. Mi- 
chael Shock's, who received and entertained us in a most friendly 
manner. 15th — We lodged at Mr. Drake's. 

Sunday 16th — We stopped for the night with a Baptist preach- 
er. 17th — This day we rode through Madison and New Lex- 
ington ; from the latter place we took a pilot along to shew us the 
way, and with some difficulty arrived some time after night at 
Henry Steinseifer's, where we received a friendly welcome and? 
cordial entertainment. 18th — Bless the Lord ! this morning I 
am well, and determined by the grace of God to do and suffer the 
will of my heavenly Master. I am now in Clark county, State 
of Indiana, more than 100 miles west of the State of Ohio. W e 
came to-day to an elevated spot of ground from whence we had 
a view all around to a considerable distance ; here I humbled 
myself on my knees in gratitude to God, who in mercy has pre- 
served me in this wilderness to the present time : ultimately we 
reached the house of a Mr. Swartz, where we took some refresh- 
ment and rode to John George Froemmer's, where we staid for 
the night. 19th — I reached Cory don, in Harrison county. A 
Convention of the people is at present assembled here to form a 
State Constitution. I visited Mr. Reis and returned to Froem- 
mer's. 20th — I preached here to a numerous congregation, both 
in the German and English languages. The people appeared 
to be greatly effected, nearly all of them shed tears : I bid them 
farewell, rode to Mr. Zeller's, thence to John Bauman's and 
staid for the night. 21st — This day I came to Louisville, in Ken- 
tucky ; here I met my old friend E winger, who insisted on my 
going home with him. 22d— This morning I did not feel as well 
as usual, took some medicine, rested part of the day ; towards^ 
evening I rode to George Heik's and staid for the night. 

Sunday 23d — This forenoon I preached in Brunner's-town ; in 
the afternoon I rode to Peter Haas's and staid for the night. 24th 
— I preached at old Mr. George Wenger's, where we had a bles- 
sed time ; Br. Conrad Roth had come here to me. The people 
entreated us with tears to visit them again, or at least to send 
them one of our preachers, and made a voluntary and generous 
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foyville ; lodged at Mr. Middleton's, a public house. We were 
entertained in the most friendly and polite manner, nor would he 
receive the least remuneration. 26th — This day we came through 
Frankfort, the seat of Government of the State of Kentucky ; 
we lodged with David Reis. 27th— We visited three of his sons, 
Jacob, John and Michael, and lodged with John. 28th — We 
visited Baker and Huber, held a meeting* and lodged with Jacob 
Rohrer. 29th— We visited Andrew Huber and Joseph Bau- 
man. 

Sunday 30th — I preached in a Baptist meeting house, from 
Matthew 15, v. 27, 28, in the English, and from John 3, v. T6 
lo 18, in the German language ; dined with Henry Rohrer and 
rode yet 10 miles to John Reis's. 

July 1st — This day we came to Lexington ; lodged with Mr. 
Howard who received us very friendly. 2d — -We came to a vil- 
lage called Millersburg. When the people learned that we were 
ministers of the gospel, they requested us to stay and preach to 
them ; we consented to do so, and in about half an hour a con- 
siderable number of folks were collected together. We preach- 
ed at a public house ; Br. Roth addressed them first, I followed 
him. The word spoken appeared to produce considerable effect; 
some shed tears of joy. After meeting a lady came up to me, 
(she was a New England woman, and the wife of a physician of 
the village,) giving me her hand and expressing her gratitude 
for the doctrine she had heard, she left a dollar in my hand. Sev- 
eral persons invited us to go home and dine with them ; we ac- 
cepted the invitation of a Mr. Bell, a saddler by trade. He and 
his companion appeared to be a pious couple. We rode across 
the Licking river and lodged with Mr. Jenkins. 3d — We 
came through Washington and Limestone ; here I met an old 
acquaintance, Peter Swartzwelder, whom I had not seen for the 
space of 21 years • we crossed the Ohio river and lodged in Ad- 
ams county with Mr. Bradford. 4th — We rode to John Kohr's, 
and staid for the night. 5th— I rode in company with Froshou- 
er to John Kohr's, senior. 6th — I rested here. 

Sunday 7th — This day I preached here, first in the German 
and then in the English language. A very numerous and atten- 
tive congregation had assembled, and the word had considerable 
effect on the hearers. 8th— We came to Martin Breisbach's. 
9th — I visited Frederick Pontius and Peter Miller, and lodged 
with the widow Seiler. 10th-— I came through Lancaster, and 
staid for the night with Conrad Fetter, iith — I visited Abr. 
Hiestand and lodged with Emanuel Zimmerman. 12th — I staid 
with old Mr. Arnold, 13th— With Jacob Mechlin. 

Sunday 14th— I preached here to a numerous congregation, 
from Revelations 21, v. 6, 7, 8. 15th — I visited Rodenbaugh 
and Montgomery ; lodged with Lyday. 16th — We rode 44 
miles and lodged at a public house. 17th — We again travelled 
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Isaac Thomas and Herbaugh. At the house., of my travelling 
companion,Conrad Roth, I met a Lutheran minister named Snei- 
der ; he appeared to be an agreeable young man ; we dined to- 
gether. After committing them to the grace of God in prayer, 
I departed ; visited Jacob Welty and Wm. Butt ; rode through 
New Philadelphia, the county seat of Tuscarawas county ; it is 
but a small place and in my opinion will not improve in a short 
time, and rise to any consequence as rapidly as many other pla- 
ces in this western country. Rode to Gabriel Cryder's and staid 
for the night. 19th — This morning I had to ride 16 miles to Mr. 
Nafzinger's ; I preached here in the forenoon and at night. 20th 
■ — I came through Romley to Mr. Brown's, where we had a bles- 
sed meeting ; when I had closed the people still tarried and seem- 
ed loth to depart. I commenced an inquiry and asked each indi- 
vidually respecting the state of their souls ; they all began to cry 
for mercy. 

Sunday 21st — I preached twice at Bear's ; at night Jacob 
Nafzinger's. 22d — We came through Salem and Steubenville ; 
crossed the Ohio river, and reached Christopher Winter's at 
night. 23d — This evening 1 preached in Washington and lodg* 
ed with Christian Harnish. 24th — This forenoon I preached in 
Wy ant's church ; at night we had meeting at Stecher's. 25th 
— Lodged at Worman's. 26th — I preached in Mount Pleasant, 
and staid for the night with Henry Spayth. 27 th — Lodged with 
Walter. 

Sunday 28th — This forenoon I preached here with great liber- 
ty, from Revelations 21, v. 6, 7, 8; in the afternoon we had 
meeting at David Weyman's, in Liganor Valley. 29th — I 
preached in Berlin, from Psalm 40, v^3. 30th — We had meet- 
ing at Jacob Blauch's ; at night ill Berlin, at Br. Jo hnston's ; 
lodged with Jacob Guth. 31st — Came to Matthias Smidt's. 

August 1st — To-day we rode to McConnellVtown. 2d— To 
my son David's. 3d — I returned home and found all well. 

Sunday 4th — I preached at Hauser's to a large congregation. 
8th— This day a Camp-meeting commenced on the land of Leon- 
ard Middlekauff, which continued to the 13th. It was truly a 
blessed time ; many were brought to a knowledge of their con- 
dition and obtained peace with God through the merits of our 
Lord Jesus Christ. Lord grant that they may prove faithfuls 
and never turn back to the beggarly elements of this world. 

Sunday 11th— I attended meeting at Joel Newcomer's. 22d 
• — I came to a Methodist Camp-meeting and staid till the27th ? 
I preached once in the German, and once in the .English lan- 
guage. 28tb — I preached in Hagers-town and lodged with Mar- 
teny. 29 th — I rode through Green-castle, Chambersburg and 
Shippensburg, to Joseph Knegi's, where I staid for the night. 
30th — I came to a Camp-meeting in Cumberland county, Pa. s 
and preached from Revelations 21, v. 7 ; a large number of peo- 
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■■Sunday, September 1st — Several thousand persons were this 
day assembled on the Camp- ground ; Swartzweider and Tidings 
preached in the forenoon, I spoke in the afternoon in the German 
language. 2d— 4 left the Camp-ground and lodged with Bastian 
Wonder. 3d— -I came to Henry Strickler's, a Mennonite prea- 
cher ; he received and entertained me very friendly. 4th — I 
came to Columbia and staid for the night with Chr. Herr. 5th 
■ — I again came to a , Camp-meeting of our society in Lancaster 
county; Hoffman, Sneider, Meyer and. another Brother wene 
present. The Lord was with us in power. 

Sunday 8th- — I preached from Mark 10, v. 29, 30 ; the meet- 
ing was closed on the 10th : bless the Lortl it was a soul-reviv- 
mg time for myself and many others. 11th — I visited my sis- 
ter in Lancaster. 12th — I was with my brother-in-law, Baer ; 
ray father-in-law had departed this life, in the 90th year of his 
age. 13th, and 14th — I visited my friends and relatives in the 
neighborhood. 

Sunday 15th — To-day I attended the funeral of old Michael 
Bauman, and preached from John 5, v. 24 : he had attained the 
age of 89 years. 16th— I lodged with Chr. Herr. 17th — I 
preached here from 2d. Corinth. 5, v. 21, 22, formed a class ot 
eight members, lodged with Chr. Smidt 18th — Came through 
York; staid for the night with Spangler. 19th — I rode 45 
miles, took refreshment at Bishop's, and lodged with Mr. Walk- 
er. 20th— Had meeting at Valentine Doub's. 21st, and 

Sunday 22d — We had a Quarterly meeting m Middle-town ; 
I spoke yesterday from Revelation 21, v. 7, 8 ; to-day from 2d. 
Corinthians 5, v. 20, 21; in the evening I rode home. 

Sunday 29th — This forenoon I preached in Sharpsburg ; m 
the afternoon at Schnebly's ; lodged with David Hess. 30th — 
Had meeting at home. 

October 1st — Br. Conrad Roth preached in Sharpsburg ; I 
exhorted after him and lodged w r ith Peter Beeler. 

Sunday 6th — I had meeting in Hagers-town. 7th — Rode $® 
Henry Kumler's. 8th — I was with David Sneider. 9th— I 
staid for the night at Jacob Kumler's. 10th — I had meeting at 
George Hoffman's. 11th — I preached at old Mr. Eyerly's. 
12th — I came to Martin Dreisbach's. 

Sunday 13th — This day we had meeting here in the forenoon, 
and at night. 14th— This day the Conference of the Albright 
Brethren commenced at this place ; I attended their session, and 
staid for the night at Wormly's. 15th — 1 attended a funeral at 
Mr. Gilmore's ; at night I preached at Solomon Betts's. 16th 
—I returned to the Conference ; at night I preached in Young- 
man's-town, from 2d. Corinth. 5, v. 20, 21, and lodged with 
Mr. Carlis. 17th— This day I felt very unwell ; came to MaF- 
tin Dreisbach's, and lodged with Wormly. 18th — Lodged with 
Mr. Shraub. 19th— I came to Philip Hoffman's. 

Sunday 20th — This forenoon I preached at John Hoffman 'f ; 
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was very unwell, and spoke but a short time ; at night I attend- 
ed my appointment at Wagner's. 21st — I lodged with Long. 
22d — I preached at Frederick Rodes'. 23d — At Jacob Kum- 
ler's. 24th — I staid for the night with Joseph Stemm. 25th — 
With Michael Barr. 26th, and 

Sunday 27th — We had a Sacramental meeting at Rodes' ; I 
preached from 2d. Peter 1, v. 8, 9, 10 ; rode to David Sneider's 
and staid for the night. 28th — I preached at Green-castle ; lodg- 
ed with Jacob Wenger. 29th — Returned home. 

November 2d, and 

Sunday 3d — I attended a Quarterly meeting at Williams- port; 
lodged with Weber. 9th, and 

Sunday 10th — We had a Sacramental meeting in Hagers- 
town ; I lodged with Jacob Meyer. 12th — This evening we 
had meeting at Shaffner's, in Virginia. 13th — I lodged with 
Sharf. 14th, and 15th — I was at my son Jacob's. 16th — At 
my son's-in-law. 

Sunday 17th — I attended meeting in Shepherd's-town ; Gill 
Watt preached, I followed him. 23d, and 
Sunday 24th— We had a two^days' meeting in Shank's church. 
Sunday, December 1st — This forenoon I preached at Funck's; 
ia the afternoon in the school-house. This week I was detained 
at home with a very sore leg. 

Sundav 8th — I was at home ; my leg is still so bad that I cmm- 



Sunday 15th — This day I was also at home ; several of my 
neighbors came to see ; one of them advised me to bathe and 
warm my sore leg before the fire, which I did, and found great 
benefit. Rode this week to Virginia. 

Sunday 22d — I preached in Shepherd's-town. 25th — Christ- 
mas Day, 1 preached in the forenoon at Schnebly's ; at night a 
Mr. Thomas, who calls himself the Pilgrim, preached here. 

Sunday 29th—l preached at Henry Kumler's, from Luke 2, 
v. 12 to 14 ; we had a blessed class-meeting. 30th — I lodged 
with Jacob Wenger. 3 1st — I returned home. 

January 1st, 1817 — This morning I arose at 3 o'clock, spen.t 
some time in prayer, giving glory to God for all his mercies du- 
ring the year which is past, and beseeching him to grant me with 
the new year new grace to live to the glory of his name. I at- 
tended meeting at Hauser's ; Thomas preached, I exhorted af- 
ter him. 

Sunday 5th — I attended meeting in Martinsburg ; Beverly 
Waugh spoke first, I followed him ; staid for the night with Geo. 
Harris. 

Sunday 12th — This whole week I was kept at horme in conse- 
quence of having severe rheumatic pains, but my soul praises 
God that it is nothing worse. 

Sunday 19th — The weather is remarkably cold ; I am stJU 




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housed up with the rheumatism, but feel considerably bet- 
ter. 

Sunday 26th — This forenoon I preached at Hauser's ; at night 
in Hagers-town ; staid with John Hershey. 

February 1st — This day I am 68 years old: glory be to God 
for all his blessings, his forbearance and long suffering which I 
have experienced at his hands. O Lord ! I pray thee to pardon 
all my errors, unfaithfulness and infirmities, and grant me grace 
to love thee more and serve thee better. 

Sunday 2d — This forenoon I preached in Shank's church ; at 
night at Hauser's. 6th — I attended meeting at Henry Kumler's. 
7th — Lodged at Samuel Huber's. 8th, and 

Sunday 9th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Chambers- 
burg ; we had a blessed time. 10th — I lodged with Mr. Stam. 
11th — Returned home. 13th — Attended the funeral of my bro- 
ther Peter's companion. After the funeral I rode to Henry Kum- 
ler's. 14th — Twelve preachers, six of the United Brethren in 
Christ, and six of the Albright Brethren met this* day at Henry 
Kumler's, to make another attempt to unite the two societies, 
but we could not succeed in coming to an agreement 

Sunday 16th — This day we had a blessed meeting here ; Hoff- 
man spoke first with great power, Roth followed him ; at night 
I preached in Hagers-town, and lodged with Marteny. 17th — 
I returned home. 

Sunday 23d — I preached in JMartinsburg ; lodged with Geo, 
Harris. 24th — I travelled through a very deep snow to my son's- 
in-law. 26th — I crossed the Potomac river on the ice, and re- 
turned home. 28th — I preached a funeral sermon at tlie burial 
«f Mrs. Meyer. 

March 1st — This day we had meeting at home. 

Sunday 2d — This forenoon I attended meeting at Christian 
Newcomer's, my nephew ; at night at my son David's. 

Sunday 9th — This forenoon I preached at Shank's church ; a* 
night in Middle-town, and lodged with Kretzer, 10th — I rode 
to l?eter Barsh's, 5 miles east of Frederick, and staid for the 
night. 11th — I came to Baltimore, put up at my old lodgings 
at Br. John Hildt's. The Methodist Conference was in session. 
I tarried in the city until the 21st ; rode to Poplar Springs and 
tarried with Mr. Shaffer. 22d — Rode to Frederick -town and 
lodged with Sister Byerly. 

Sunday 23d — I preached here in the Methodist meeting house, 
from Hebrews 3, v. 2 ; rode in the afternoon to Jacob Doub's 
and staid for the night. 24th— Returned home very unwell ; 
was laid up till 

April 13th— This day I went with Br. Roth to meeting at 
Chr. Newcomer's. 

Sunday 20th— I preached in Funk's-town. 21st— Rode <# 
Jacob IFerbaugh's. 22d— Came to old Mr. J. Deardorf 's, in 
Adams county, and staid for the night. 23d — Came to J. Fur- 



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ry's, in Lancaster county ; he is married to a niece of mine, 1 
24th — I lodged with my sister in Lancaster. 25th, and 26th — I i 
visited many of my old friends and acquaintances, and lodged 
with Chr. Hershey. 

Sunday 27th — This forenoon I preached at a school-house, 4 
miles from Lancaster, from 2d. Corinthians 5, v, 20, 21 ; in the 
afternoon I preached in Lancaster, from Matthew 15, v. 25, and 
lodged with my sister. 28th — f staid for the night with Abr. 
Hershey. 29th — I preached here in the forenoon, and lodged 
with Chr. Smith. 30th — I preached in Manheim, from Eph. 
2, v. 18, 19 ; the people were very attentive and I hope it was 
not altogether in vain : Lodged with Mr. Hackman. 

May 1st — This forenoon f preached at the widow Shelli's, 
from Revelations 21, v. 7, 8 ; in the evening at Jacob Grim's, 
from Psalm 146, v. 8, 9 : bless the Lord for this day's work. 
2d — I rode to John Shopp's, and preached from Acts 16, v. 30, 
31. 3d — I rode through Middle-town and lodged with John 
Neidig. 

Sunday 4th — I preached here, from John 16, v. 23, 24 ; rode 
through Harrisburg and lodged with J. Slam. 5th — I came 
to Abr. Meyer's. 6th — To Benjamin Ruber's. 8th — To Ja- 
cob Wenger's. 9th — Returned home. 

Sunday 11th — This forenoon I preached in the old church : in 
the afternoon at John Huber's. 15th — Our Conference com- i 
menced this day at Schnebly's church, on the Antietam, Mary- 
land; 26 preachers were present The Conference continued 
until the 17th, at 12 o'clock ; the greatest harmony prevailed, j 
for which I desire to be truly thankful :Cmay the Lord send more 
laborers into his vineyard, for the harvest is truly great. 

Sunday 18th — This day a great concourse of people were as- 
sembled ; the Lord's Supper was administered. I rode in the af- 
ternoon to Virginia, to see my children once more before I set 
out for the west. 20th — Returned home. 21st — I commenced 
my journey for the State of Ohio, in company with Joseph 
Hoffman ; we stopped in Hagers-town and rode to my son Da- 
vid's, where we staid for the night. 22d — We came to Mc- 
Connell's-town, and preached at night in a school-house. 23d 
-—We came to Matthias Smidt's. 24th — Rested here. 

Sunday 25th — We preached in Bedford, in the Court-house; 
I spoke from Luke 19, v. 6 to 10; in the afternoon we had 
meeting at Smidt's. 26th — Lodged with Jacob Guth, in Som- 
erset county. 27th — We had meeting at Jacob Blauch's. 28th 
— Lodged with Mr. Shuitz. 29th— Came to John DraksePs. 
30th — Visited several families and lodged With old Mr. Drak- 
sel. 31st, and 

Sunday, June 1st — We had a Sacramental meeting at Stick- 
ler's, on Jacobs' creek ; I spoke from John 16, v. 23, 24. 2d 
■ — Our general Conference commenced in Mount Pleasant ; we 
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them of the necessary discipline and regulation in society ; they 
would not come into any order or regulation, and still desired 
others to coincide with them. The difficulty was at last sur- 
mounted: may the Lord grant unto each of us more wisdom 
from above. 7th — We had meeting at S teener's, in Washing- 
ton county ; I preached from Romans 5, v. 1, 2. 

Sunday 8th — This day Br. Zeller and Hoffman addressed the 
congregation ; rode to Washington and lodged with Harnish. 
9 th-— This forenoon we preached at Winter's; rode to Mr. 
Hudman 5 s > who received us very friendly : may the Lord re- 
Ward him. 10th — We crossed the Ohio river and lodged at a 
public house for the night. 12th- — We came through Zanes- 
ville to Martin Rohrer's. 13th— To Jacob Mechlin's, 14th, 
and 

Sunday 15th — We had a Quarterly meeting at Beneduni's j 
a great many people were collected ; Br. Froemmer spoke first 
from Jeremiah 30, v. 21, 22, 23, Hoffman spoke from Psalm 
132, v. 15, 16,, 17, I spoke from Romans 5, v. 1, 2. The grace 
of God wrought powerfully among the people; at night we had 
meeting at Henry Doub's, where I tarried for the night. 16th 
—This forenoon we held our usual Love-feast ; it was truly a 
blessed and joyful time, many were in great distress: we pray^ 
ed with the mourners until 3 o'clock, when I rode to the widow 
Kremer's, where our Annual Conference is to be held. 17th—-* 
This morning our Conference commenced and continued in 
love and unanimity until the 19th, when we closed the session 
with fervent prayer about 12 o'clock ; rode to Mr. Ross's aricj 
staid for the night. 20th— Came £ Z**W*. Shl-^Tu 

ije-wis tLcmp's. 

Sunday 22d — Preached here in a school-house ; rode to Peter 
Lehman's and staid for the night. 23d — -Reached Andrew Zel- 
ler's. 24tli — J preached here in the meeting house, from Psalm 
43, v. 3, 4. 25th— Lodged with Daniel Ewi. 26th— Came to 
Cincinnati, received a cordial welcome and friendly entertain- 
ment with Mr. Bebinger a a baker by trade. 27th— This eve- 
ning we held meeting in the Methodist meetinghouse ; Brother 
Hoffman spoke in the German, I followed him in the English 
language. The word spoken had considerable effect ; 10 or 12 
preachers came spontaneously forward and desired an interest in 
our prayers ; the meeting was protracted till 2 o'clock in the 
morning. 

Sunday 29th — Preached again in the meeting house ; more 
people collected than the house could hold, although a large 
building ; I spoke first in the English language, from Matthew 
15, v. 21, 22, Br ? Hoffman spoke in the" German. At night 
we had meeting again ; I addressed the congregation from Luke 
11, v. 21, 22, 23 ; Hoffman spoke from Psalm 43, v. 3, 4; it 
was trulv a time of grace: unto the Lord be all the glory, 
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July 1st — This day we rode to Lebanon and lodged with Vo- [ 
gelgesang. 2d — Preached at Joseph Fry's, to a large congre- 
gation. 3d — I preached at Lebanon. 4th — I rode 40 miles to 
Lewis Duckwalt's. 5th — I visited William Ambrouse and 
lodged with Br. Inskip, a Methodist preacher. 

Sunday 6th — This forenoon I preached at Ambrouse's, from 
Ephesians 2, v. 17, .13, 19 ; in the afternoon at Lewis Duck- 
wait's, where I staid for the night. 7th — This morning 1 per- 
ceived that my horse was sick; bought another horse of Br. 
Sewell, a Methodist preacher, rode 26 miles to Froshouer's and 
staid for the night. 8th — Lodged with John Kohr. 9th— Re- 
turned to Froshouer's. 10th— Lodged with Mr. Kuhn. 11th 
—With Mr. Allen. 12th— At John Kohr's. 

Sunday 13th — We had a blessed meeting here. 14 th — Vis- 
ited (Jen-. McArthur and dined with him ; he treated us witk 
great kindness and affability. Rode to Chill-icothe and lodged 
with Musselman. 15th — Came to Martin Dreisbach's. 16th 
— Visited Frederick Pontius and lodged with Peter Miller. 
17th — Visited sister Seiler and George Dreisbach, and staid for 
the night with Nicholas Conrad. 18th — This day Br. Hoffman 
bought a piece of land in this neighborhood ; we rode to Dan- 
iel Arnold's and staid for the night. 

Suiv: ly 20th — We had a blessed meeting at Jacob Mechlin's; 
rode to Hauptman's and staid for the night. 21st — Lodged at 
Hoffman's. 22d — We staid at a public house. 23d — I travel- 
led alone through a wild section of country, and lodged with 
Samuel Deardorf. 24th — Preached at Christian Wolgamot's, 
from Matthew 15, v. 22, 23 ; in the afternoon T preached at 
Casebiers, from Psalm 196, and lodged with Michael Rohp. 
25th — Rode in company with Abr. Farny to Slosser's, near 
Canton. 28th — Preached in Canton, from 2d. Corinthians 5, 
v. 19 to 21 ; at night 1 preached at Gickerhof 's, from Psalm 
40, v. 1. 2, 3, to an attentive congregation ; many were greatly 
effected. The meeting continued till after midnight. 

Sunday 27th — This forenoon I preached again with great 
liberty, Abr. Ream followed me ; at night I preached again at 
Canton, and lodged with Jacob Roland. 28th— This day I had 
to ride more than 30 miles to my appointment; reached the 
place rather late, greatly fatigued. The people were still wait- 
ing ; I spoke to them as well as I was able. 29th— We had- a 
good "meeting at Brown's ; rode to Winkleblach's, and staid for 
the night. 30th— Came through Steubenville and lodged with 
the widow Miller. 31st — To-day we came through Pittsburg. 

August 1st- -This day we preached in Greensburgh, in the 
Courthouse • lodged with Henry Spayth. 2d, and 

Sunday 3d— We had a Quarterly meeting in Mount Pleasant. 
4th— Lodged with old Mr. Weidel, in Liganor Valley. 5th— I 
preached at Mr. Sneider's and rode to Jacob Blauch's. 6 th— 
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6th- We came to Ja(x>b Wenger's. 9 feh-X returned home and 
found the family all well : bless the Lord for all his mercies. 

Sunday 10 th- 1 preached at Peter Stadtler's, from Luke 19, 
V. 7, 8. 1 1th— I attended -a funeral in Pleasant Valley; rode to 
my sonViu-law, in Virginia, and staid for the night. 12th-I 
visited my son Jacob, in Marlinsburg ; rode through Williams- 
port and lodged with my son David. From the 14th to the 
19th, J attended a Camp-meeting at Leonard MiddiekaufFs ; it 
was a blessed time to many souls. From the 22d to the 26th, 
1 was at a Camp-meeting in Virginia ; more than 120 tents 
were erected, and many thousand persons were present; great 
good was done in the conviction and conversion of many poor 
sinners. Rode to Winchester and lodged with Mr. Lauck. 
27th-I preached in Stovers-town and lodged with Mr. Hoffman. 
28th-l had meeting at Melcher's, on Stony Creek. 29th- i 
preached in the forenoon at the Yellow Springs, from Luke 5," 
v. 6 ; at night at John Matthias's, in Hardy county. 30th, 
and 

Sunday 3 1st- We had a sacramental meeting at Frederick 
Doub's; I preached from Psalm 146, v. 8, 9, to a numerous 
congregation ; staid for the night at the widow Baker's. 

September lst-This day I rested here and wrote several tet- 
ters to the Brethren in Ohio. 2d- 1 staid for the night at Jacob 
Brunk's. 3d- We had meeting at Isaac Neuswander's, 4th-I 
preached at Bear's, from JEphesians 2, v. 16, 17. 5th-I came 
to Peter Meyer's. 6th, and 

Sunday 7th- We had a sacramental meeting at Swope's ; I 
spoke from Psalm 32, v. 8 to 11 ; we had a good time. Rode 
to Reichwain's and staid for the night. 8th-Came to David 
Fnnkhouser's. 9th— To Chr. C rum's. 10th— to Martinsburg. 
11th and 12th, T was at a Camp-meeting at Hogm ire's, in Ma- 
ryland, 13th, and 

Sunday 14th— We had a sacramental meeting at Fetherhoff'g, 
in Pennsylvania; rode to Chr. King's and staid for the night, 
20th, and 

Sunday 21st— We had a Quarterly meeting in Middle-town ; 
a great number of people had collected, and the Lord was pre- 
sent. 24th— I attended the funeral of the Rev. Br. Rahauser, 
in Hagers-lown ; Br. Ilelfenstein preached the funeral, from 
Titus 1, v. 2. 27th, and 

Sunday 28th— W e had a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-town; 
at Love-feast particularly we had a soul-reviving time ; lodged 
with John Hershey. 29th— We had meeting at Schnebly's ; I 
staid for the night with Deener. 4th, and 

Sunday, October 5th— We had a sacramental meeting at Val- 
entine Doub's ; Joseph Hoffman, John Hildt and Nicholas 
Sneethen were present. The Brethren spoke with uncommon 
power and unction from above ; the Lord was precious to many 
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uel Huber's. lOtli— I came to the widow Hubler's, in Sher- i 
man's Valley, and staid for the night. 11th, and 

Sunday 12th-- We had a sacramental meeting at Peter Bro- 
sius's ; Henry Kumier, Br. Askins, a Methodist preacher and 
other Brethren spoke with power. 13th— I preached at Wag- 
ner's, from Romans 8, v. 14, 15. 14th— At Rodes's, from Luke 
8, t. 5 to 8 ; at night we had meeting at Shederly's. 15th— I 
preached at Charles Straub's. 16th— At Geyer's, from John | 
1, v. 11, 12, 13. 18th, and 

Sunday 19th— We had a two-days' meeting at Peter Swartz's; ; 
I spoke from Luke 24, v. 47 ; in the evening I preached at John 
Hoffman's, from Psalm 126. 20th— We crossed the North | 
mountain and lodged with Brandt. 21st— I staid for the night 
with David Sneider 22d— I lodged with Greisher. 23d — 4 
came to W. Bentz's, in York ; he and his companion were ve- 
ry ill ; I staid for the night. 24th — I lodged with Chr. Herr. 
25th, and 

Sunday 26th-We held a sacramental meeting here ; I spoke 
from Luke 24, v. 47. This week I visited my sisters and other 
friends in this section of country. 31st-I preached at Christian 
Hershey's, from Romans 8, v. 16, 17. 

November 1st— I preached at Manheim, from Luke 19, v. 4, 
5, 6. 

Sunday 2d— This forenoon we had meeting at Mr. Newman's; 
in the afternoon at David Beyer's. 3d— I lodged with Mr.Gin- 
gerich. 4th— I preached atniglttat Abr. Mellinger's, from E- 
phesians 2, v. 12. 5th — I came through Harrisburg and lodg- 
ed with Abr. Meyer. 6th— Came to David Sneider's, 7th — 
Preached in Chambersburg. 8th — Returned home. 

Sunday 9th — I preached at Mr. Boyer's. 10th— Rode to Vir- 
ginia, to visit my children. 

Sunday 16th — Attended a funeral. 22d, and 

Sunday 23d — We had a Quarterly meeting at Shauman's, at 
the head of Pleasant Valley. 29th, and 

Sunday 30th— I attended a Quarterly meeting in Buckle's- 
town, Va. 

December 1st — I returned home. 3d— I preached at Henry 
Kumler's, from Luke. 14, v. 21, 22. 4th — Preached at Ha- 
becker's, in Green-castle. 5th — At Brazier's, in Chambers- 
burg. 6th — At John Cryder's. 

Sunday 7th— I preached at the Rocky Springs, from Luke 21, 
v. 35, 36. 8th — I had meeting at Swartz's. 9th— Returned 
home. 

Sunday 14th — This day I preached in Shank's church ; lodg- 
ed at Deitrich's. 

Sunday 21st — I preached at Hauser's. 2Sd — At Jacob Tho- 
mas's. 24th — We had a watch night 

Sunday 28th — I was at Schnebly's. 

January 1st, 1818 — This evening I preached in the Methodist 
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Sunday 4th— -I preached at Chr. Crum's ; we had an excel- 
lent meeting. 

Sunday 1 1th — This forenoon I preached at Hauser's.; at night 
in Shank's church. 

Sunday 18th— W e had meeting at Henry Kumler's. 19th — • 
Returned home. 21st — I spoke at Nichodemus's, from Psalm 
40, v. 1,2, 3. 23d— We had a watch-night, at Chopper's; I 
spoke from Psalm 126 ; we had a good time ; lodged at Hau- 
ser's. 

Sunday 25th — We had meeting at Schnebly's. 27th— I rode 
to Martinsburg. 28th — I visited Br. John Hildt ; he now lives 
a mile from Martinsburg, where he bought a plantation and 
moved on it a short time ago from Baltimore. 29th — I visited 
Mr. Wolf. 30th— Returned home. . 

Sunday, February 1st— This day I am 69 years of age; at 
tended a funeral. 4th — I rode to the Rocky Springs and lodg 
«ck1 with the widow Huber. 5th — At Joseph Knegi's. 6th 
At Emanuel Newcomer's. 

Sunday 15th — This morning a short time before day, on go- 
ing out of the house I heard some persons calling aloud, and on 
looking around to see and hear from whence the sound proceed- 
ed, I discovered my neighbor Stouffer's house aU in a blaze. 
| gave the alarm to the family and we all ran as fast as possible 
to assist in quenching the lire, but all our exertions proved 
fruitless ; the water soon gave out, and the wind was blowing 
high at the time. W e could not save it, the house and all the 
furniture became a prey to the devouring element. 21st — We 
hiad a watch-night at the Antietam ; it was a precious time. 

Sunday 22d— This forenoon Win. Brown spoke first; Hildl 
followed him. The grace of God wrought powerfully ; sev- 
eral persons were happily converted and obtained peace with 
God in the pardon of their sins, through the merits of Jesus 
Christ. I lodged with Steinseiler. 23d — We had meeting 
home. 24th — In Hagers-town. 

Sunday, March 1st— We had meeting at home. 

Sunday 8th — I preached in Shank's church. 10th — I set out 
for Virginia, in company with John Russcl; came to Henry 
Orndorff's and staid for the night. 11th — We lodged with 
€hr. Crum. 12th — We came to John Senseny's. I3th — I 
preached here to a numerous congregation, from Matthew 15, 
v. 27, 28. 14th— We rode 37 miles to Martinsburg and lodged 
with my son Jacob. 

Sunday 15th — I attended a funeral and rode to my sonVin- 
Uw. 16th — I visited Michael Thomas and staid lor the night. 
17th — I preached at Abr. Doub's, from Hebrews 2, v. 3. We 
had a blessed time ; the meeting continued till day-light. 

Sunday 22d — I preached in Shank's church.* 24th — I set 
out for Baltimore, came to Mr. Barsh's and staid for the night, 
25 th— I reached the city we had a precious meeting this even 

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ing at Br. Sneider's. 26ih, 27th, and 28th-I attended the Me- 
thodist Conference which is in session at this time. 

Sunday 29th-I preached from Romans 14, v. 17 ; at nighS 
we had meeting at Smith's. I staid in Baltimore till 

April 3d — The Conference came to a close to-day ; I rode to 
Mr, Yundt's and staid for the night. 4th— -I lodged with the 
widow Barsh. 

Sunday 5 th— I preached in Frederick-town, from -Luke 11, 
v. 13; lodged at Valentine Doub's. 6th-Returneu home, llth^ 
a tul 

Sunday 12 th— I attended a Quarterly meeting in Shepherd's- 
town. 

Sunday 19th-This forenoon I preached at Schnebly's; at 
night in Shank's church. 20th— 1 set out for our Conference^, 
came to Jacob Wenger's and staid for the night. 22d-Lodged 
with Samuel Huber. 23d — We had meeting at David Snei- 
der's. 24th-Cameto B. Gubler's, 25th-We had meeting at 
John Neidig's. 

Sunday 26th-! preached at Landis y s, from Matthew 15, v. 22 
to 27; lodged with Joseph Shank. 27th— J preached at Felix 
Light's, from Luke 19, v. 9, 10. 28ih-i lodged at the widow 
Bricker's. 29th-I staid with Joseph Huber. 30th— We had 
meeting at JRupp's ; 1 lodged with 'J. Cryder, 

May lst-This day I visited ray sister in Lancaster ; rode ter 
Ohr. Hershey's and staid for the night. 2d-I visited sev eral 
families and staid for the night with J. Gerber. 

Sunday Bd-This day f preached at Joseph Huber's, and lodg- 
edwith Henry Baer. 4th — I returned to Chr. Hershey's and 
found some of the Brethren who had come to the Conference 
5th — This forenoon the session of the Conference was opened 
with fervent prayer: may the Lord grant us grace, wisdom, 
love, and patience ; 26 preachers were present. The Confer- 
ence closed on the 8th, and the business was transacted in th& 
utmost love and harmony : bless the Lord for it. 9th, and 

Sunday 10th — We had a Sacramental meeting here ; it was 
truly a powerful time ; lodged with Zug. 11th— Rode to York 
12th— To Jacob Herbaugh's. 13th— Returned home. 16th, 
and 

Sunday 17th — We had a sacramental meeting at the An tie - 
tarn. 18th — i set out for the State of Ohio ; lodged with my 
son David. 19th— I lodged with Rosmer. 20th— With Mat- 
thias Smidt. 21st— With Jacob Blanch. 22d— With John 
Weibel, in Liganor Valley. 23d, and 

Sunday 24th — We had a two days' meeting in Mount Plea 
sant; Andrew Zeller, John Cryder, Lehman, G ruber, Roth, 
and En tram, were present. 25th — I rode to Joseph Sum broil's 
26th — We lodged with Mr. Moser, a public house. 27th — 
Came through Washington and lodged with Mr. Browning, 
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lodged with Jacob Nafzinger. 29ih — We had meeting al l, 
Brown's, where we staid for the night. 30th, and 

Sunday 31st — We had a sacramental meeting at Joseph Naf- 
iginger's ; the Lord attended the word with his convicting and 
converting power.: many were greatly effected, some cried for 
mercy, others shouted for joy ; and yet there were some who 
thought this work foolish and enthusiastic : may God liave mer- 
cy on them all. 

June 1st— This day we held our Conference here ; this w^s 
something rather new and strange to some of the Brethren, and 
they appeared loathe to acquiesce and come under the rules of 
discipline; but they were soon convinced of their error. Br«. 
Brown and Winter were ordained, and the Conference closed 
-on. the 2d, in peace and love among the Brethren; we came 
this day through New Philadelphia. At night we had meeting 
at Michael Kohr's ; Br. Froemmer preached in the Germany 
1 followed him in the English language. 3d — We had meet- 
ing at a school-house on Crooked Run: rode yet 12 miles to 
Mr. Gantzer's and staid lor the night. 4th — Came through Co- 
shocton and lodged for the night with the widow Wellesly. 5th 
* — Came to Rohrer's. 6th — To Herman's, in Fairfield county. 

Sunday 7th — We had meeting at George Benedum's, and 
^taid for the night 8(h — Preached in Circlevfl'le. Zelier and 
myself travelled on ; when we reached the Scioto river, we 
found the water very much swollen ; we could not reach ihe 
ferry without riding a considerable distance in the water, which 
had overflown a large marshy bottom. Br. Zelier led the way, 
liis horse fell under him in the mud but recovered, and he reach- 
ed the ferry in safety ; I followed him, my horse also fell,could 
not recover and stuck fast in the mud. I had to alight in the 
water, took my saddle and saddle bags from the horse and car- 
ried them out on dry ground, wading in water up to my hips. 
My horse exerted all his powers to get out of the mud, and fi- 
nally succeeded in extricating himself. I now gave thanks to 
God on my knees for my preservation ; rode back to Jefter- 
sonville and lodged with Mussel man, where I rested well, after 
my narrow escape; what has become of Br. Zelier I am una- 
ble to tell. 9th — I came through Chillicothe, took refreshment 
with John Kohr. Rode to Charles-town and lodged at a public 
house. Here I received the information that Br. Zelier was 8 
miles ahead of me. 10th — This morning I set out very early ; 
rode 25 miles before I fed my horse or took breakfast ; over- 
took Br. Zelier in a small village : we then rode together to 
Lebanon and lodged with Vogelgesang. 11th-— We arrived at 
Zeller's; here I rested on the 12th. 13th, and 

Sunday 14th, and Monday 15th — We held a three days' meet- 
ing ; we had a precious time. The word spoken had consider- 
able effect ; many were powerfully convicted. Rode to Mr. 
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oi=r Conference commenced and continued until the 20th. The 
God of peace was with us ; perfect love and harmony reigned 
among* the Brethren. Rode to David Lehman's and staid ibr 
the night. 

Sunday 21st — This day we had a blessed meeting here ; sev- 
eral persons were convicted of the error of their ways, and sub- 
mitted under the banners of the cross. I lodged with Peter 
Lehman. 22d — I visited Lewis Kemp and Corius ; lodged 
with Schnebly. 23d — I came to old Mr. Markly's and staid 
tor the night. 24th — I came to Franklinton. 25th — [visited 
Sister Weber and lodged with Sister Cremer. 26th — [ lodged 
with Crowl. 27th — Arrived at Br. Joseph Hoffman's and staid 
tor the night. 

Sunday 28th — T preached to a numerous congregation at Mr- 
Bowman's, from Luke 18, v. 5. 29th — Reached Lancaster and 
lodged with Henry Yontz. SOih — I visited Daniel Arnold, 
lodged with Frederick Arnold. 

Julv 1st — I preached in Lancaster, from Matthew 15, v. 27 ? 
28 ; staid for the night with Mr. Dietrick. 2d— I visited Ro- 
denbach and lodged with Seitz. 3d — Came to Jacob Mechlin's. 
4th, and 

Sunday 5th, and Monday 6th — We had a three days' meet- 
ing; bless the Lord, his grace was poured out abundantly on 
preachers and people ; rode to Lyday's and staid for the night. 
7th — I came through Somerset and lodged with Mr. Zeller. 
8th — This evening I came to Mr. Braelshaw's, a public house > 
where I staid for the night. 9tb-Crossed the Ohio river and 
lodged w r ith Bentz, who also keeps a public house. 10th — I 
lodged with Abr. Bendilion. 11th — A sacramental meeting 
commenced at Jacob Winter's; I preached first, from 2d. Pe- 
ter 1, v. 11, 12; lodged with old Mr. Winter. 

Sunday 12th-This forenoon I preached from John 5, v. 24. 
13th- — W e administered the sacrament and had a soul-reviving 
time. 14th — This morning I did not feel altogether well ; rode 
24 miles to Sioderheck's, and staid for the night. 15th — Rode 
40 miles. 16th— Came to Matthias Smidt's. 17th— To Mc- 
Connell's-town. 18th-To my son David's. 

Sunday 19th— I preached at Schnebly 's, from Luke 16, v. 1 
to 4, and returned home. 23d — Rode to Martinsburg, Ya.; 
lodged with my son Jacob. 24th-I staid for the night with Br. 
Hifdt. 25th-Rode to Chr, Crum's. 

Sunday 26th- We had meeting at Shaffner's. 27th-Return- 
ed to Martinsburg. 28th-Lodged with my son-in-law. 29th 
-Returned home. 

Sunday, August 2d-This day I preached at Hauser's, from 
Luke 18, v. 6,7, 8. 6th-I preached at John Reis's, from Eph. 
2, v. 17, 18, 19. 

Sunday 9th— I preached in Hagers-town, from Mark 5, v. 33 
to 36 ; lodged with John Hershey. 12th— I preached in Shan- 
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"Sunday 16th- 1 attended a Camp-meeting at Hogmire's. 17th 
-Returned home. 20th-This morning I set out before day 
with my family to attend our Camp-meeting ; a vast multitude 
assembled on the^occasion, 21 preachers of our society and two 
Methodist Brethren were present. A great many persons were 
awakened from the sleep of sin and death, and many obtained 
that peace with God which surpassed all understanding. 25th 
-The meeting came to a close ; we returned home greatly re- 
vived to pursue the narrow way that leads to life and glory. 

Sunday 30th-This day I had a very severe head- ache , and 
3taid at home. 

September lst-This morning I am somewhat better ; but 
still have pains in my head. £th, and 

Sunday 6th-I attended a Camp-meeting near Buckle's-town, 
Virginia. This was perhaps the largest Camp-meeting I ever 
saw ; more than 200 tents were erected, besides there were a 
great many wagons and carriages wherein the people lodge:]. 
7th-This was truly a day of grace, a day long to be remember- 
e.I : O \ the benefit derived by the human family by this means 
x>{ grace. llth-JRodeto Valentine Doub's and staid for the 
night. 12th- A sacramental meeting commenced here ; Br. 
Behoff spoke first. 

Sunday 13th-This forenoon after Love-feast, Br. Hildt deliv- 
ered the first discourse, Bowlus and myself followed him ; we 
administered the sacrament, and the Lord was near at hand to 
bless every one that diligently sought him. 18lh-Rode to 
Chamhersburg and lodged with Mr. Stam. 19th, and 

Sunday 20th — We had a Sacramental meeting at the Rocky 
Springs ; I preached from Luke 19, v. 6, 7, 8. 21st — Lodged 
with Sheibly, near Shippensburg. 22d-I came to David Snei- 
der's. 23d -To Carlisle and lodged with Zollinger. 24th— To 
John Shopp's, where I staid for the night. 25th-I lodged with 
Chr. Hagg, near Harrisburg. 26th — A sacramental meeting 
commenced at this place ; 1 spoke from Psalm 34, v. 15, 16. 

Sunday 27th — This forenoon I preached again, from Acts 5, 
v. 31, 32 ; Br. Chr. Kershey and other Brethren followed me ; 
at night we had meeting at Neidig's. 28th- We lield our usu- 
al love-feast and administered the sacrament ; rode to Jacob 
Hershey's, and staid for the night. 29th — I preached in Man- 
heim, from Luke 5, v. 4, 5, 6. 30th— I lodged with Joseph 
Long. 

October 1st — This day I visited my sister in Lancaster, and 
lodged Avith Baer. 2d — I visited many of my old friends and 
staid for the night with Abr. Herr. 3d, and 

Sunday 4th— We had a sacramental meeting at Abr. IFer- 
-shey's ; I spoke from John 5, v. 24, 25 ; rode in the afternoon 
11 miles to Chr. Hershey's. 5th— We had meeting at Long's. 
6th— In a school-house, at Landis's ; at night at Wm. Sholty's. 
7th-I came to Br. W. Bentz's, in York, 8th-I rode 34 miles 

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and lodged with David Boyer. 9th — I returned home and found 
all well. 

Sunday 11th — I attended a Dunker meeting at Emmert's. 
17th, and 

Sunday 18th — We had a Quarterly meeting in Middle-town. 
24th, and 

Sunday 25th— We again had a Quarterly meeting at Jacob 
Thomas's; I lodged with Jacob Doub. 27th— f again set out 
for Pennsylvania; rode to Green-castle and staid for the night. 
28th— I came to David Sneider's. 29th— To Hock's, in Cum- 
berland county. 30th— I preached in Halifax, and lodged with 
Saenger. 31st, and 

Sunday, November 1st- -We had a sacramental meeting at 
Daniel Fleisher's ; at night I preached in Millers-town. 2d— I 
came to Carlisle and lodged with Zollinger. 3d— Lodged with 
Yost Knegi. 4th— With Jacob Wenger. 5th— Returned home. 
7 th, and 

Sunday 8th-We had a Quarterly meeting in Kagers-town ; 
w r ehad a blessed time; Br. Hildt and my self lodged with Jao,:> 
Meyer. 

Sunday 15th— I preached at Schnebly's. 17th- -Had meet- 
ing in Hagers-town. 21st, and 

Sunday 22d— I attended a Quarterly meeting in Martins- 
burg. 

Sunday, December 13th— I preached at Daniel Newcomer's, 
loth — In Hagers-town .by candle-light. 16th— At Henry 
Kumler's, from Romans 14, v. 16 to 19. 18th— Returned home. 

Sunday 20th— I preached at Hauser's,from John 1, v. 11, 12, 
13. 25th— We had meeting at Jacob Thomas's. 26th— I 
preached at Schnebly's. 

Sunday 27th— I preached at Hauser's ; Cover, from Ken- 
tucky, was present ; he spoke first, I followed him. 29th— I 
rode to Virginia and staid with my son Jacob. 30th— Visited 
Mr, Silher and staid for the night with Br. Hildt. 31st-ltode 
to Chr. Crum's. 

January 1st, 1819— This morning long before day, I arose 
pray jng fervently to God to grant unto poor unworthy me,. with 
the new year, new grace to prove faithful unto the end ; re- 
turned to Martinsburg. 2d— I rode to my son's-in-law and 
staid for the night. 

Sunday 3d— I did not feel altogether well ; we had a severe 
snow storm all day, so I tarried here to-day. 4th— Returned 
home. 5th— Preached at Jacob Thornas's, from L&ke 2, v. 29. 

Sunday 10th— This forenoon I preached at Schnebly's ; in the 
afternoon at Weast's, near Boonsborough. 13th— Had meeting 
at Kumler's. 14th— I preached in Green-castle and lodged 
with Mr. Kau froths 

Sunday 17th— I preached at Hauser's. 18th— Had meeting a 
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Sunday 24th— I preached in Hagers-town ; had a good meet- 
ing. 30lh, and 

Sunday 31st — We had a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-town; 
it was a blessed time. 

February 1st — This day I am 70 years of age. O Lord! 
my days vanish as a morning cloud ; teach me to spend the few 
remaining days of my life to thy name's glory. 2d — I return- 
ed home. 

Sunday 7th — I preached in Shank's church. 8th — Had meet- 
ing at home. 

Sunday 14th— I preached at Hauser's, from Luke 8, v. 24. 
This week I was very unwell. 

Sunday 21st — I was at home. 22d-Br. Jacob Bow lus paid 
me a visit, and informed me that Br. David Sneider had de- 
parted this life. O Lord! prepare me and make me also ready 
to enter into thy rest. 

Sundav 28th— This day we had meeting at Jacob DoubY; 
Henry Kumler spoke first, I followed him. 

March 2d— This day I visited Br. Valentine Bowius in Mid- 
dle-town; he was sick. I staid for the night. 3d- 1 lodged with 
Sister Byerly, in Frederick-town. 4th-i visited Francis Hoff- 
man; he has been sick for two years. 5fh— I lodged with Val- 
entine Doub. 6th — We had watch-night at Schnebiy's. 

Sunday 7th — This foreroon John Hildt preached here, I ex- 
horted after him. 13th — I spoke at Henry Kumlers, from 
Psalm 39, v. 12. 

Sunday 14th — We had meeting here again. 15th — Rekirn- 
ed home. 

Sunday 21st — This day I was at home, and visited in the 
neighborhood this week. 

Sunday 28th — I preached at Schnebly's. 31st — I rode to 
Virginia. 

April 1st — I rode to Martinsburg. 2d — 1 was at John Hildas. 
3d— I returned to Maryland and staid at my son David's. 

Sunday 4th — I preached at Jacob Wenger's. 5th — Return- 
ed home. 9th — Attended the funeral of old Mr. Kershner ; 
the Rev. Mr. Riley preached the funeral discourse, I followed 
him. Rode to Mr. Wagner's and staid for the ni<>;ht. 

Sunday 11th — I was at Mr. Hauser's. 12th — We had meet- 
ing at home. 14th — Attended the funeral of old Samuel Ba- 
ker ; Jacob Bowlus spoke first, I followed him. Rode to Ha- 
gers-town and lodged with Jacob Meyer. 15th — I rode to 
Chambersburg and staid with Br. Brazier. 16th — I lodged 
with Jacob Wen ger. 17th — Returned home. 

Sunday 18th — This day John Rus.se! preached at our house 
lexhorted after him. 

Sunday 25th — I preached in the stone meeting house. 29th 
— Rode to Hagers-town ; here I met Br. Andrew Zeller from 
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Sunday, May 2d — I preached in Shank's church ; William 
Brown spoke also, with great power. In the afternoon we had 
meeting at home. 3d — I rode to Middle-town and lodged with 
Jacob Bowlus. 5th — To-day our Conference commenced at 
Valentine Doub's, in Frederick county, and continued to the 
8th, when the Conference closed. This afternoon and 

Sunday 9th — We held a sacramental meeting here. 10th — * 
I returned home. 12th — I commenced my journey for the 
State of Ohio. O Lord ! may some kind guardian angel ac- 
company me on my journey ; rode to Jacob" Wagner's, where 
we held meeting and staid for the night. 13th — We lodged at 
Roemer's. 14th — Came to Matthias Smidt's. loth — Reached 
Berlin, and lodged with Jacob Guth. 

Sunday 16th — We had meeting here ; Zeller spoke first, then 
John Russel ; I concluded the meeting : glory be to God, I be- 
lieve it was not altogether in vain. I rode to Jacob Blauch's 
and staid for the night. 17th — Crossed Laurel Hill ; the air 
was so piercing cold, that my fingers were almost frozen ; came 
to old Mr. WeibePs and staid for the night. 18th — Came to 
John DraksePs. 19th — Visited my old friends in this neigh- 
borhood and lodged with Worman. 20th — I preached in Bon- 
net's school-house ; rode 10 miles and staid for the night with 
Mr. Metzger. 21st — Rode 40 miles and lodged with Mr. Wei- 
rich, a public house. 22d — Came to my old friend Lewis 
Browning's, who received and entertained us very friendly. 

Sunday 23d — To-day we crossed the Ohio river and came to 
Jacob Nafzinger's, where Ave staid for the night. 24th — Had 
meeting at Baer's. 25th — Lodged with Peter Fahrney. 26th 
■ — Came through New Philadelphia and staid with old Wm. 
Butt. 27th — Came to a Camp-meeting on the land of Brother 
Bortsfield. 

Sunday 30th — This day a great number of people had assem- 
bled on the Camp-ground ; I was astonished to see so many peo- 
ple, and could not conceive where they came from in this new 
section of country ; I preached from Psalm 146, v. 8, 9 ; the 
srrace of God wrought powerfully among the people 31st— 
The meeting came to a close ; I staid for the night with Borts- 
field. 

June 1st — This day we held our Conference; [ lodged with 
Michael Kohr. 2d — Rode to Coshocton. 3d — Came to Mar- 
tin Rohrer's. 4th — This evening I preached in Rushville, from 
Matthew 15, v. 29, 30. 5th— Lodged with Frederick Her- 
man. 

Sunday 6th~Had meeting at Dewalt Mechlin's ; I preached 
from John 3, v. 17, 18 ; at night I preached in Lancaster, from 
1st. Corinthians 4, v. 9, 10 ; lodged with Conrad Roth. 7th— 
Had meeting at Andrew Wagner's ; I staid for the night with 
Joseph Hiestand. 8th — Preached at George Benedum's. 9th 
— At Joseph Hoffman's. 10th — Lodged with George Dreis- 
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Sunday iStk-We had a sacramental meeting at Peter Mil- 
ler's, in Ross county ; I lodged with Pontius." 14th-Had our 
Love-feast; it was truly a time of grace to many souls. 15th- 
Our Conference commenced its session and continued to the 18th; 
Bless the Lord we had a time of peace, love and harmony. Rode 
to John Zug's and staid for the night. 19th-This day I came 
through Chiiiicothe and Greenfield ; staid for the night at a 
public house. 

Sunday 20th— I came to Lebanon, lodged with Vogelgesang. 
21st— I visited Joseph Frey; at night 1 reached Henry Kum- 
ler's. 22d-I rested here; at night some of the neighbors came 
to the house and we had a little meeting. 23d-I rode to Ross- 
ville, visited a niece of mine, came to Jacob Flickinger's and 
staid for the night. 24th-I visited Brandt, attended a meeting 
at Mr. Baker's ; Br. Moses Hinkel preached here, I exhorted 
after him, and went home with Henry Kumler. 25th-P reach- 
ed at Jacob Kemp's to an attentive congregation, from Psalm 
141, v. 8, 9; rode to Walter Gack's and staid for the night. 
These people treated me with great hospitality. 26th-I visited 
Gabriel Thomas, and came to my loving Brother Andrew Zel- 
ler's. 

Sunday 27th-Th is forenoon I preached in Wolf's meeting 
house, from Luke 15, v. 20 to 23 ; in the afternoon we had meet- 
ing at Zeller's ; Br. Antrim spobe first, I followed him. 28th 
-I came to Dayton. 29th-To Xenia, in Green county, and 
lodged with Schnebly. 30tb-I preached in the Methodist meet- 
ing house, from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10 ; Br. Moses Hinkel 
preached at night, I exhorted after him. 

July 1st- This day 1 rode with Moses Hinkel to his father's; 
took some refreshment and prayed together • rode to Urbana 
and stopped at Mr. Reynold's, a family with whom 1 became 
acquainted in Maryland ; about 20 years ago I preached at his 
father's house ; they were truly rejoiced to see me and enter- 
tained me very friendly. This night I rested remarkably well. 
2d-This morning I visited Br. Martin Hitt, a Methodist preach- 
er ; we rode together to a Camp-meeting, where I also found 
more people collected than I should have expected in this wes- 
tern region ; more than one hundred Indians were also present, 
with their women and children : they sat very quiet and much 
effected under the preaching of the word, and listened with at- 
tention. 3d-This forenoon I preached with great liberty, from 
1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 

Sunday 4th-This forenoon Br. Foster preached first, Br. 
Strong followed him ; in the afternoon I spoke again, from 
Psalm 126; we had a powerful time, a great many persons ex- 
perienced mercy, and received the pardon of sin in the blood of 
the Lamb. Some of the Indians were happily converted, ma- 
ny of them shed tears of joy ; they came up to me, gave me 
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felt a foretaste of eternal felicity ; they sung and prayed^ and 
three or four of them I heard addressing the rest in their Indian 
language, which I of course could not understand. 5th-This 
morning Br. Samuel Hitt preached with great power, more than 
40 persons were baptised ; the sacrament of the Lord's Supper 
was administered ; more than 500 white persons and 29 Indians 
came forward to the Lord's table. Before the meeting was 
brought to a close, the grace of God was poured out in such 
plentiful showers, that I do not recollect ever to have witnessed 
any thing before to equal it : unto the Most High be all the glo- 
ry. Rode to Wm. Woods' and staid lor the night. 6th — This 
day I rode in company with Br. Bragonier to Franklinton, 
and lodged with B. Grubb. 7th— I came to Benedum's. 8th 
—To Joseph Hoffman's. 9tk — I came to Lancaster, lodged 
with Daniel Arnold. 10th — Visited Rodenbacb, Jacob and 
Dewalt Mechlin, and staid for the night with Herman. 

Sunday 11th — I preached in a school-house, and lodged with 
Lyday ; here I met Br. John Eckert who is to be my travel- 
ling companion to Maryland. 12th — Came to John Ruber's. 
13th — Rode about 30 miles and lodged at a public house. 14th 
• — Staid for the night with Mr. Holtz, who keeps a public house 
also. 15th — Crossed the Ohio river and lodged with Mr. Lef- 
ler. 16th — Came to Daniel Reis's ; he and his companion were 
both sick. 17th — Came through Washington and staid for the 
night with Lewis Stecher. . 

Sunday 18th — I preached here, from Luke 11, v. 27; rode to 
Joseph Sumbrod's and staid for the night. 19th — Lodged with 
Mr. Potall. 20th— Visited old Br. Draksel and staid for the 
night with Br. Erret 21st — Rested here ; at night we had 
meeting. 22d — Visited old Mr. Weibel ; came to Somerset 
and lodged with Adam Sneider. 23d — Had meeting at Jacob 
Blauch 3 s. 24th— Came to Matthias Smidt's. 

Sunday 25th — This morning I visited a man who had been 
bitten by a rattle-snake ; his hand and arm were very much 
swollen and all over spotted. He told me that the bite had 
made him very sick, and thought he must die. By drinking a 
considerable quantity of sweet oil, he got better. I prayed 
with him, attended meeting and heard the Rev. Mr. Gerhardt 
preach. 26th— Rode to McConnellVtown and lodged with Mr. 
Humbert. 27th— Came to Jacob Wenger's. 28th— Arrived 
safe at home and found all the family well : bless the Lord for 
all his mercies. 

Sunday, August 1st— This forenoon I preached at Hauser's, 
from Luke 11, v. 17; in the afternoon I preached at home. 
5th— I rode to our Camp-meeting at Rohrer's, in Pleasant Val- 
ley. The meeting continued until the 10th; many souls were 
blessed. 15th, and 

Sunday 16th— I attended a Camp-meeting at Light's, in Vir- 
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ber 5 s. 20th— Rode to the widow Sneider's and staid for the night 
2 lst-« Visited in this neighborhood. 

Sunday 23d— Had meeting at Joseph Knegi's ; Christian 
Smidt spoke rirst ^ I followed him. The word spoken appeared 
to have considerable effect ; we lodged with Roth. 24th— I 
staid for the night with Mr. Kish. 25th— At Benjamin Hu- 
ber's. 26th— I came to Samuel Ruber's. 27th-*-This day our 
Camp-meeting commenced at the Rocky Springs, and continu- 
ed to the 31st ; Wm .Brown delivered the first discourse; the 
Lord was with us in his convicting and converting power. 

September 1st— This day I left home for Virginia; came to 
Chr. Crum's and tried to preach from John 3, v. 17, 18. 2d— I 
came to Mr. Blind's, in Shenandoah county, and tarried for the 
night. 3d— I lodged with David Funkhouser. 4th— Attended 
a funeral and spoke frnra Psalm 39, v. 6,7, 8; came to Mr. 
CrangriorfF's and staid for the night, 

Sunday 5th— I preached at Mdicreek, in the German and En- 
glish languages ; staid for the night with the widow Funkhou- 
ser. 6th— I lodged with Jacob Brunk. 7th— Came to Peter 
Meyer's. 8th— This day a Camp-meeting commenced at Hoff- 
man's, in Rockingham county, and continued until the 14th : 
bless the Lord, this was one of the best meetings f ever attend- 
ed ; many were brought from darkness to light, from the pow - 
er of siii and Satan unto God. Rode this day to sister Funk- 
houser's and staid for the night. 15th— Came through Wood - 
stock and lodged with Jacob Artz. 16th— Bless the Lord ! this 
morning I feel my poor soul revived and encouraged to pursue 
the narrow way to life and eternal glory ; rode to Chr. Crum's 
and staid for the night. 17th— I came to Jacob Hess's, my son- 
in-law. 18th— Returned home. 

Sunday 19th— I preached in Shank's church. 25th, and 

Sunday 26th— Had a sacramental meeting at FetherhofY's ; 
before I entered the house I was informed that Br. Fetherhoff 
had been buried the day before, and two of the chiklrea were 
lying sick in the house ; I spoke from Matthew 5. v. 3 to 8, 
Rode to sister Snyder's and staid for the night.. 27th— Visited 
Br. Abr. Meyer, who has been sick for a considerable time ; 
returned to sister Snyder's and married Br. Wm. Brown to 
M iss Sarah Koch. 28th— Rode 54 miles home. 

Sunday, October 3d— This forenoon I preached at home; Br. 
Jacob Bowlus followed me. After preaching, my son Andrew 
and his companion, and Amos Rohrer, were baptised. 9th, an J 

Sunday 10th — We had a sacramental meeting at Gerris's 
12th— 1 set out for Pennsylvania, came to Samuel Huber's and 
staid for the night. 13th— To-day I visited John Fruh, and 
lodged with Shailenberger. 14th— 1 preached at sister Snyder's, 
from Acts 3, v. 19. 15th— I rode to Carlisle and staid at Zol- 
linger's. 16th, and 

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Cumberland county ; it was truly a blessed time. ISth— I rode 
to Mr. Sharbon's and staid for the night. 19th— I preached in 
Harrisburg. 20th— I visited John Neidig and lodged with the 
widow Shawl, in Lancaster county. 2 1st— I came to Lancas- 
ter and lodged with my sister. 22d--I visited my sister Bar- 
bara ; she has been sick lor some time ; I staid here for the 
night. 

Sunday 24th— I preached at Mr. Stan's with great liberty, 
to an attentive congregation ; at night I spoke in Landis's school 
house. 25th— I had meeting at Mr. Brown's ; I spoke from 
Acts 3, v. 19, 20, and lodged with Henry Baer. 26th~I rode 
to New Holland and lodged with Henry Guth. 27th— i return- 
ed to Lancaster, heard Mr. Elliott, an Englishman, preach a 
handsome discourse. 28th— I visited old sister Boehm, lodged 
with John Boehm. 29th— I visited Abr. Herr; a daughter of 
his has been sick for some time. I tried to converse with her 
on the subject of religion, but she answered my questions gen- 
erally with silence ; staid for the night with Christian Herr. 
30th^ and 

Sunday 31st— We Lad a sacramental meeting at iU>r.' Her- 
shey's ; I spoke from Luke 19, v. 9, 10. The grace of God 
wrought powerfully to (he conversion of sinners. 

November 1st— This day I came to Little York, visited old 
Daniel Dift ; he and his wife are both more than eighty years 
old; [ lodged with W. Bentz. 2d— I staid for the night "with 
old George Naylor. od— I preached at night at Henry Dies- 
man's, from Matthew 15, v. 24 to 26. 4th— I preached at Ja- 
cob Smidt's, on Bromodshin, from Ephesians 2, v. 17 to 20. 
5th— I came to sister Snyder's, and staid for the night, 6th— 
Had a watch-night at old Mr. Shaler's. 

Sunday 7th— This forenoon I preached from 1st. Peter 5. v. 
5 to 10 ;*at night from Luke 18, v. 6, 7, 8. 8th— I preached at 
Abr. Meyer's, from Malachi4, v. 1 to 4. 9th— I came to Sam- 
uel Ruber's and staid for the night. 10th— To my son David's, 
11th — I returned home. 13th, and 

Stmday 1 4th— Had a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-town ; T 
spoke from Psalm 40, v. 1 to 4. 17th— 1 rode to Martinsburg 
and lodged with my son Jacob. 18th— I was at Br. Hildt's and 
staid for the night.."' 20th-I rode with Br. Hildt to Mr. Sharf's, 
where we lodged for the night. 

Sunday 21st— This forenoon Br. Hildt preached in Smithfield, 
with great energy; I rode to Chr. Oram's. 22d— I lodged at 
my son's-in-law; 

Stmda} r 28th— I was at home. 

Sunday, December 5th— I attended a Quarterly meeting in 
Shepherd's- town. 

Sunday 12th— This forenoon I preached at the widow Feth- 
erhoff's, from Matthew 11, v. 4, 5,6 ; in the afternoon I preach- 
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%d with Joseph Knegi. 14th— I came to sister Snyder's. Dur- 
ing the night I was engaged ibr a deeper work of grace in my 
soul : eternal praises be unto my God for the blessings which f 
received at his hands. OLord! grant that i may never fall 
from thy grace, loth — I visited several families in this section 
of country ; at night I preached from Romans 8, v. 17. 16th 
— I lodged with Abr. Meyer. 17th— 1 staid for the night with 
Jacob Srnidt, left an appointment to preach here next Sabbath. 
18 th — I lodged with Christian Newcomer. 

Sunday 19th — -This forenoon I preached at Jacob Smidt's, 
from John 1, v. 11, 12; in the afternoon I preached at Mr. 
Minn's, returned to Newcomer's and staid for the night. 20th 
—I lodged with old Mr. Nay lor. 21st-TVday I stopped at 
Mr Seitz's, took some refreshment and rode to Mr. Staub's ; 
though a perfect stranger, he received me very friendly. 23d- 
I arrived in Baltimore ; at night we had meeting at Mr. Bron- 
son's, I lodged with Br. Snyder. 24th — Visited some of the 
friends in the city. 25th— Christmas Day, this morning we had 
prayer meeting and Love-feast before day : bless the Lord for 
what I felt, and the blessings which I received. Br. Bowlus 
preached this forenoon, Snyder exhorted after him ; we admin- 
istered the sacrament, many came forward to the Lord's table 
with contrite hearts ; in the afternoon I spoke from Isaiah 9, v. 6. 

Sunday 26th — This forenoon I preached from John 1, v. 11, 
12 ; Br. Jacob Bowlus spoke in the afternoon ; at night we had 
meeting at the widow Smith's. I lodged with Brunner. 27th 
• — I visited several families in the city. 28th— I led a class 
meeting, all sisters ; at night we had prayer meeting at Brun- 
ner's. The Lord showered down blessings in abundance ; some 
were in distress, others rejoicing in the God of their salvation. 
29th — I rode 39 miles to the widow Barsh's and staid for the 
night; the weather is remarkably cold. I felt thankful for the 
good lodgings and kind entertainment which I found here. 30th 
—This morning we had a severe snow storm ; rode to Freder- 
ick-town and lodged with sister Byerly. 31st — This evening 
we had a watch night at Valentine Doub's ; I spoke first from 
Romans 8, v. 17 ; Donoho, Lehman and Bowlus were present 
and addressed the congregation. The meeting was protracted 
till after midnight, so that we commenced a new year with pray- 
er. 

January 1st, 1820 — To-day I attended meeting in Middle- 
town ; Br. Stiers preached and Jacob Gruber exhorted ; rodo 
to Jacob Doub's and staid for the night. 

Sunday 2d — This morning I did not feel altogether well ; rode 
to John Ruber's and preached from John 1, v. 12, 13, staid for 
the night and rested better than I had expected. 3d — I return- 
ed home. 

Sunday 9th — This forenoon I preached in Shank's church ; in 
the afternoon at Hauser's. 12th — I rode to Virginia to my 

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daughter's. 13th— To my son Jacob's. 14th — To Br. Hildi'V, 
loth — 1 returned home. 

Sunday 16th — I was at home. 21st- — I was at a watch night 
mi Shauman's church ; Hildt spoke first in the German language, 
I followed him in the Englisn, other Brethren addressed the 
congregation and we had a blessed time : glory be to Gcd. 

Sunaay 23d — This day 1 attended a Mennonite meeting. 24th 
—I rode to Hagers-town ; Jacob Gruber spoke at night, John 
Brown exhorted after him ; I lodged with Jacob Meyer. 

Sunday 30th — Tkisday I attended the funeral sermon of my 
neighbor Schnebly, at his house ; he died in Xenia, in Ohio, on 
the 16th of December ; a large congregation was assembled , 
Br. McCauley spoke first, from Jeremiah 28, v. 18, 1 followed 
mm in the German language ; Br. Martin Hitt spoke after me, 

February 1st — This day I am 71 years of age. This week I 
gpaet with my children in Virginia. 

Sunday 6th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Virginia ; Jo- 
seph Frey and Louis Fechtig preached with uncommon power; 
1 lodged with Jacob Meyer. 7th~Br. Wm. Brown preached 
at our house to-day. 8th — I rode with him to Hagers-town and 
visited those criminals in prison under sentence of death, a fa- 
ther and his two sons ; I conversed with each of them separate- 
ly and prayed with them : may the Lord have mercy on them. 
I lodged with Jacob King. 9th — I rode with Wm. Brown to 
Samuel Ruber's, where we had meeting at night. 10th — Lodg- 
ed with sister Snyder. 11th — 1 visited Abr. Meyer and staid 
tor the night at Michael Baer's. 

Sunday 13th — I preached in the meeting house, from Luke 
13, v. 29, 30, Swartz welder followed me. 14th — I rode in com- 
pany with Br. Brown across the North mountain ; with con- 
siderable difficulty we reached Peter Brown's, the father of 
William, where we staid for the night, loth — 1 preached here 
from Psalm 126. 16th— Lodged at George Brown's. 17tb— 
Returned to sister Snyder's, where Br. vf m. Brown has his" 
home. 18th-— I preached at Abr. Ruber's. 

Sunday 20th— -This day I was in Hagers-fcwn ; Jacob Bgw- 
ju-s preached in the forenoon, John Hildt at night : 1 lodged with 
Marteny. 21st — To-day Br. Hildt and myself visited the above 
mentioned criminals ; we spent a considerable time with them 
in conversation and prayer. They are to be executed on Friday 
nest, and as yet no true and sincere repentance and change of 
heart is to be perceived. O Lord ! have mercy, have mercy cn 
them. 24th — I rode again to Haters-town and visited the crim- 
inals, in company with Samuel Huber-; I prayed with thee?, 
their hearts appeared rather more tender, they shed tears : at 
night we had meeting, after which I visited the criminals again, 
and prayed with them. 25th — This day the sentence @f the law 
was executed on the criminals ; a great many spectators wire 
present. From thence I rode home. 



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Sunday 27th — { visited my son-in-law ; lie is very ill. 28t!i 
I rode to my son Jacob's. 29th- Visited Chr. Silber, and staid 
for the night with John Hiidt. 

March 1st — This day I attended a funeral in Marlinsburg; 
rode to my son's-in-law and staid for the night. 

Sunday 5th — I preached at Hanger's. This week I remained 
at home. 

Sunday 12th — I spoke in the forenoon at'Sehnebly's ; in the 
afternoon at -Shank's church ; Br. Lehman was present and 
came home with me, 

Sunday 19th — I was again in Shank's church. 21st — I rode 
to my son J acob's, in Virginia. 22d — Visited Br. Kildt, rode 
through Williams-port and lodged with my son David. 23d- 
I returned home, felt very unwell. 

Sunday 26th — -Attended a funeral in Boonsborough. 

Sunday, April 2d— I attended a meeting at Samuel Weng- 
er's and returned home. 

Sunday 9th— -This day we had meeting at home ; James Don- 
oho spoke first, I followed him. 

Sunday 16th — I preached at Stmeseifer's. 

Sunday 23d — Attended a Dunker meeting. 

Sunday 30th— This day .we. had meeting at home ; William 
Brown spoke first, James Bonoho exhorted. 

May 2d — To-day our Annual Conference commenced at Con- 
rad Nichodemus's in Washington county, and continued until 
Friday evening the 5th. 6th, and 

fltaitftey 7th— We had a sacramental meeting at the Antfe- 
tarn ; I spoke from John 3, v. 16, 17, 18, and returned home. 
1 0th — I set out on my journey to the State of Ohio. 11th— 
Came to McConnelPstown. 12th — To Matthias Smidt's. 13th 
—I lodged with old Mr. .Rickel. 

Sunday 14th — I preached at Matthias Smidt's, from John 3, 
v. 14 to 18 ; rode in the afternoon to Henry Snyder's and staid 
for the night. 15th — We had meeting in Berlin, and lodged 
with Jacob Guth, Jr.; the old man had departed this life since I 
was here last year. 16th — I preached at Joseph Blanch's, to a 
little Hock ; rode to Mr. Shuitz's and staid for the night. 17th 
— i lodged at W orman's. 18th— This forenoon I preached in 
Mount Pleasant ; in the evening at John DrakseFs, from £- 
phesians 2, v. 16 to 20. 19th- — f preached in the forenoon at 
Fried's ; in the evening at Metzger's. 20th— I rode' to Daniel 
Ermel's, staid for the night and rested well. 

Sunday 2 1st- -This forenoon I preached at John Walter's, to 
a tolerably large congregation ; after meeting I rode 22 miles 
to Mr. Miller's. 22d — I came through Pittsburg and preached 
at night at Jesse Fisher's. 23d — I preached at John Raatfs, 
from John S, v. 18, 19, and staid for the night. 24th — Preach- 
ed at Mr. Rautzahn's, from Matthew 15,v. 27,28; rode through 
New Lisbon and preached at night at Henry Stambach's, to a 



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large assembly, from Luke 19, v. 5, 6, 7. 25th— This day ! 
rode better than 30 miles, over bad roads, and reached Dan- 
iel Matthias's late in the evening ; the family had retired to 
rest, but they soon were aroused and received me very friendly. 
26th — This forenoon 1 preached here with considerable liberty; 
in the afternoon at Brey vogel's and staid for the night. 27th— 
I came to Canton, visited Slosser, and rode to Conrad Neusled's, 
where I staid for the night. 

Sunday 2Sth — I preached at Mr. Oberly's, from John 3, v. 

18, 19 ; a considerable number of people were assembled, and 
the word spoken took effect ; rode home with Jacob Wolgamot; 
preached in the afternoon to a small congregation and staid for, 
the night. 29\h — This forenoon I preached at Elizabeth Far- 
ney's, rode to Mr. Strayer's who accompanied me to Peter Wei- 
mar's, where I preached to a numerous congregation and staid 
tor the night. 30th — This forenoon I preached at Christian 
Knegi's ; in the afternoon at Michael Kohr's, where I staid for 
the night. 31st — To-day I visited Christian Kohr, dined with 
him, and rode to old Wm. Butt's ; here I found Brs. Andrew 
Zelier and Dewalt Mechlin ; this made my heart rejoice ; we 
staid here for the night. 

June 1st— This day I preached on Crooked Run, from Luke 

19, v. 10. to an attentive congregation, Br. Zeller exhorted after 
me; dined with Christian Wolgamot, and rode to Christian 
Deardorf 's, in Dover ; he entertained me very friendly. 2d— I 
rode to Joseph Nafzinger's, and preached from Luke 17 ; v. 5, 

6, 7 ; we had a blessed meeting. * 3d, and * j ; 

Sunday 4th— We had a sacramental meeting at Oberholzer's, 
a great many people were assembled ; Brs. Zeller, Berger, 
Bortsfield and Stssibach. spoke with power and unction from 
above ; we administered the sacrament. The congregation was 
greatly effected, and the crying and lamentation became so 
great and loud that scarcely a word could be heard or under- 
stood. At night we had meeting again, when the power of God 
was displayed in an extraordinary manner to the conversion of 
poor sinners. Monday 5th, and Tuesday 6th— Held our Annu- 
al Conference for Muskingum district, at Joseph Nafzinger's,. 
7th— I came through New Philadelphia and lodged with Jacob 
Woltz. 8th— This day I came to a Camp-meeting at Martin 
Bortsfield's, in Tuscarawas county, and continued till 

Sunday 11th— f preached twice, both in the German and En- j 
glish languages ; rode this afternoon to Mr. Shutt's, and staid 
for the night. 12th— This was a very rainy day ; rode 47 miles 
and lodged at a public house, seven miles from Zanesville. 13th 
—Lodged with Mr. Miller. 14th— Came through Lancaster, 
took some refreshment at Joseph Hoffman's and lodged at a pub- 
lic house, in Circleville. 15th— Came through Chillicothe, and 
lodged with John Kohr. 16th— Rode to New Lexington. 17th 

Came to Henry Kumler's and staid for the night, 




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"Sunday 18th — We had a Sacramental meeting at Samuel 
Brandt's. I was astonished at the great multitude that had as- 
sembled; Br. Froemmer spoke in the German, and Daniel 
Hauler in the English language. At the administration of the 
sacrament we had a powerful display of the grace of God : un- 
to him be all the glory. 19th — This forenoon we had our Love- 
feast ; the brethren and sisters spoke freely of the love of God 
shed abroad in their hearts; again the grace of God was pow- 
erfully displayed, many came forward requesting an interest in 
our prayers; some obtained peace with God and were enabled 
to rejoice in the God of their Salvation. OLord! grant unto 
them grace to prove faithful Unto death. 20th— This day our 
Conference commenced fcr the Miama district at Br. Henry 
flumler's, in Butler county, and continued till the 24th; 39 
preachers were present, and the business of the Conference was 
transacted in perfect peace and unanimity. During the whole 
time we had public preaching every day, and many souls were 
converted to God ; I rode this evening to Gabriel Thomas's 
and staid for the night. 

Sunday 25th— This forenoon I preached here, from Luke j& } 
v. 26, 27 ; in the afternoon we had meeting at Zeller's ; at night 
I attended a wedding ; a son of Henry Kumler's was married 
to a daughter of Andrew Zeilcr's. 26th--- 1 came to Xenia, in 
Green county, and lodged with the widow Schnebly. 27th — I 
remained here and visited several families. 28th — I rode 36 
mites and lodged at a public house, 29tb — I came to Joseph 
Hoffman's. 30th— f lodged with old Mr. Flick. 

July Istj and Sunday 2d — -We had a sacramental meeting at 
John Shisler's ; f spoke from Luke 19, v. 5 to 10 ; many came 
with streaming eyes to the Lord's table ; in the afternoon Brs. 
Dewalt Mechlin, John Smalts, and Jacob Antrum were sol- 
emnly ordained to the office of Elders of the society ; I rode 
home with Vogelgesang and staid for the night. 3d — Visited 
Frederick and Daniel Arnold and lodged with Mr. Buck. 4th 
-—I came to Somerset and lodged with Mr. Mohn. J5th-Came 
through Zanesviile, lodged with David Smidt, who keeps a 
public house ; he entertained me very friendly and made no 
charge. 6th — »I lodged at a public house again, 7th— -Came 
to Clairsville. 8th — Lodged with Christian Weirich. 

Sunday 9th-To-day 1 preached in Beeflcr's church, from 
Mark 2, v. 3, 4, 5, and staid with Daniel Reis. 10th-I came 
to Mr. Stecher's. 11th — To Daniel Worman's. 12th-I visit- 
ed old Br. Drakseland lodged with Bonnet. 13th-I lodged with 
Isaac Neuswander. 14th— I came to Jacob Blaueh's and staid 
for the night. loth-I came to Matthias Smidt's. 16th-f rode 
to Bloody Run, and lodged with Mr. Barndoler. 17th- 1 rode 
about 40 miles and lodged with Mr. Neuswander, in Franklin 
county. 18th— Came to my son David's. 19tfe— I returned 
kome. 

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Sunday 23d-! rede to Hagers-town • Br. Hildt preacned here 
this forenoon, I exhorted after him ; at night we had meeting: 
again, I lodged with John Hershey. 29ih-I visited Br. Hildt 
and Christian Silber, and lodged with my .son Jacob. 

Sunday SGth-This day I rede to Winchester, Virginia, found 
old Br. Christian Crum near the close of life ; he laid speech- 
less en his l ed, I could not converse with him. i requested 
tlie family to pray with me, and as we were on our knees im- 
ploring the mercy of our God, his spirit departed. Slst-He 
was buried, I preached a funeral discourse on the occasion and 
staid for the night. 

August 1st— This morning I rode fco Newtown, found. Bishop 
McKendree and Henry Smith, at Dr. Tilden's, took breakfast 
with them and rode to Stover's-town ; here I met Br. Hildt 
who had just closed a meeting. 2d — I rode to George Shepler's. 
3d — I reached a Camp-meeting at George Hoffman's ; the meet- 
ing continued until the 8th : glory be to God for the blessings 
which I and many others receiyed, and the delightful weather we 
enjoyed during the whole time ; I rode this day in company with 
Brs. Hildt and Geeting to the widow Funkhouser's, where we 
l^M meeting in a school-house ; Br. Hildt spoke first, I exhort- 
ed after htof. 9th- We reached Abr. Neuswander's and staid 
for the night. 10th — f came to my son Jacob's. 11th — To my 
son David's. 12th — Home. 

Sunday 13th— I attended a meeting on the Camp- ground at 
John Ruber's, in the South mountain. 17th — I went with the 
family our Camp-meeting at Rohrer's, in Pleasant Valley : 
Wm. Brown delivered the first discourse, I followed him. The 
meeting continued till Tuesday 22d, when it was brought to a 
dose : many souls were greatly revived and not a few happil y 
converted. 24th — I came to a Camp-meeting at the Rocky 
SjBcifjggj which continued till the 29th : here also the Lord made 
bare his arm, many souls were converted to God; bless the 
Lord for Camp-meetings. Rode to-day to sister Snyder's and 
staid for the night. 30th— Visited several families in this neigh- 
borhood. 3 1st— Preached at Abr. Meyer's, from Romans 8, 
r. 17. 

September 1st — To-day I rode to Carlisle, thence to John 
Skupp's and staid for the night. 2d, and 



spoke in the forenoon, from John 1, v. 12, 13, 14. 4th — J 
crossed the North mountain and lodged with Mr. Saur. 5th — 
J €ame to Peter Brown's, united his daughter in marriage t@ 
Jacob Weitzell, and staid for the night. 6th-Returned to the 
widow Smyder. 7th — Lodged with Yost Knegi. Stfa — At the 
widow Fetherhoff's. 9th — Returned home. 

Sunday 10tl>— This forenooa I preached at Peter Stadtler's 
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Sunday 17th — This forenoon I was in Shank's church ; in the 
afternoon I married Jacob Light to Mary Wolf. 23d, and 

Sunday 24th— We had a sacramental'meeting at Mr. Wil- 
sori's, xn'Meehanics'-town ; I spoke from Revelation 22, v. 17; 
rode this afternoon to" Hagers- town ; the Rev. Mr. Milldoler 
preached at night in the German Reformed church. 'Lodged 
with John liershey. 25th>— -This day I attended the session of 
the German Reformed synod; at night the Rev. Mr. Borg 
preached from 1st. John 5, v. 12. 2 j 5tli — I again attended the 
session of the synod and listened to their proceedings. Mr. 
Borg preached this evening again with great power ,from Psalm 
8-4, v., 12, and I was really surprised that the word spoken ap- 
peared to have so -little effect on the congregation, 'all were si- 
lent as the grave ; I suppose they .did not understand the preach- 
er.: may God. grant them awakening and -convicting power. I 
lodged with Jacob Meyer. 29th— Returned home. 

Sunday, October 1st— This day I was in Hagers-town ; Br. 
Bo wins preached, I exhorted after him. . "4th — Attended the fu- 
neral of Abr. Huber, spoke from John 5, V. 24. 7th, and 

.Sunday 8th — -We had a sacramental meeting at Gerri's ; 
Br. Hildt spoke with-uncommon power, from Isaiah 55, v. §.■ 
14th, and 

Sunday 15th— We had a sacramental meeting- in Middle- 
town; 1 spoke first, from Ephesians 2 3 v. 18, 19,20; Br. Wro, 
Brown spoke with energy from Psalm 45, v. 1 to 4; rode to 
Valentine Doub's and staid for the night. 16th — Visited Bru- 
bacher and the widow Kemp, and spent the rest of the day with 
Br. Lehman, an old pilgrim aged 89 years. 21st, and 

Sunday 22d- — We had a sacramental meeting in Shamir g 
church; 1 spoke from" John 4, v. 29; rode this afternoon to Ha- 
gers-town ; the Lutheran synod is assembled here at this time. 
This evening the Rev. Mr. Shaafifer read a sermon from the pul- 
pit. 23d— I heard the Rev. George Schmucker. S4th — This 
day I heard the Rev. Peter Schmucker. 25th — I uefeume*! 
home. 28th, and 

Sunday 29th — We had a sacramental meeting at Jacob The- 
Bias's ; I spoke in the English language. 

November 3d — -This day I rode to Virginia and lodged with 
Br. Hildt. 

'Sunday 5th — Attended meeting in Shepherd's-town ; rode to 
my son's-in-law and staid for the night. 

Sunday 12th— Attended a Quarterly meeting in Sharpsburg. 
13th— Visited Br. Michael Thomas and staid for the night. 
This week I visited through our neighborhood from house to 
house. 

Sunday 19th — Preached at Mauser's, from Matthew 24, v. 
12, IS, 14. 25th, and 

Sunday 26th — We had a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-town 
I delivered the first discourse, from Romans 8, t, 12, 13, 14 
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Sunday, December 3d — I preached at Shauman's to a little 
flock. 

Sunday 10th — I preached at Shank's church. 

Sunday 17th— I preached at Jacob Wenger's and lodged with 
John Wenger. 18th — I staid for the night with Samuel Ru- 
ber. 19th — Came to Shallenberger's. 20th — Preached at 
Baer's, from John 3, v. 16, 17, 18. 21st— We had a blessed 
meeting;- at Baer's. 22d — I preached at the widow Snyder's. 
23d — We had a watch-night at Bortner's. 

Sunday 24th — 'This day I preached at Valentine Iliskey's, 
and lodged with Yost Knegi. 2oth — Christmas Day , I preach- 
ed at Ruber's ; we had a blessed time. 26th- — We had meet- 
ing at Gusman's. 27th— At FetherhofY's. 28th — I rode in 
company with Br. Brown to Little's-town,and staid with Bish- 
op. 29th — We came to Jacob Eichelberger's, who received us 
very friendly. 30th — Came to Baltimore and lodged with Lew- 
is Kalbfus. 

Sunday -31st — This forenoon I preached in the church, from 
Luke 2, v. 14 ; in the afternoon Br. Wm. Brown preached. 

January 1st, 1821 — This forenoon Brown preached again, 
and Snyder exhorted after him ; Br. Bowlus spoke at night. I 
continued in the city until Thursday 4th, and rode this day 47 
miles to Valentine Doub's. 1 was very much fatigued, but 
bless the Lord I rested well. 5th — This forenoon 1 preached 
here, from Luke 2, v. 29 to 32; rode to Middle-town and lodg- 
ed with David Bowlus. 6th — Returned home. 

Sunday 7th — This day I was at home. 10th— Wc had meet- 
ing at our house, Wm. Brown spoke first, I exhorted after him. 
1 1th — Rode to V irginia to visit my daughter, she was very ill. 
12th — I came to my son Jacob's. 13th — I was at Br. lliidt's. 
returned to my daughter's and found her rather worse than when 
I left her. 

Sunday 14th, until the 18th, I staid here. 20th, and 
Sunday 21st — Attended a Quarterly meeting in .Hagers-town 
and lodged with Jacob Meyer. 22d — I returned home. 23d— 
1 again rode to Virginia, my daughter still continued ill, and 1 
staid there until 

Sunday 29th — I returned home. 31st — Br. Jacob Winter 
preached this day at our house ; at night we had meeting at Ja- 
cob Thomas's. 

February 1st- — This day I am 72 years of age : O God ! how 
rapidly have my days passed away? it. is now nearly 48 year* 
since the Lord had mercy on me; ti that I had been more faith- 
ful. Lord Jesus pardon all my errors, all my negligence, and 
grant that I may spend the few remaining days of my life to thy 
name's glory : Amen ! so let it be, I attended a funeral to-day 
and lodged with Jacob Wenger. 2d — We had meeting in Ha- 
gers-town, lodged with Marteny. 3d- Returned home. 

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rode again to Virginia to visit my daughter, found her some- 
thing better. 7th — I visited Peter Beeler in Sharpsburg, his 
companion was very ill, and to all appearance near the close of 
life, but is entirely resigned to the will of God, the love of Jesus 
in her heart, and a full assurance of a reconciled God and Sa- 
viour in her soul, she can look on the grim messenger without 
terror or dismay ; I prayed with her : may the Lord bless her 
and stand by her in the trying hour. 

Sunday 11th — This day I preached at Hauser's ; felt my po- 
verty and inability to speak, more sensibly than ever; prayed 
to God for grace and wisdom ; the Lord heard my petition and 
enabled me to speak with considerable liberty. 

Sunday 18th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Boonsboro' 
and lodged -with Conrad Nichodemus. 20th — Rode to Br. 
Dehof 's. 21st — To Peter Stadtler's. 22d — Had meeting at 
Fetberhoff s. 23d— Lodged with Joseph Knegi. 24th— Staid 
for the night with Michael Baer. 

Sunday 25th — I preached here from John 16, v. 23, 24. 26th 
—I lodged at sister Snider s. 27th — I staid for the night with 
Benjamin Huber. 28th — At Abr. Bauman's. 

March 1st — I came to my son David's. 2d — I returned 
home. 

Sunday 4th— I preached in Shank's church. 5th — We had 
watch-night at Shauman's in Pleasant Valley, this was a bles- 
sed time to many souls : I lodged at Hauser's. 

Sunday 11th— I preached at Hauser's with great liberty.— 
I4th — I set out for Baltimore, dined with Pc"^, 7iZe 

through Fredericks wn and lodged at a public house. 15th — - 
Reached the city and lodged with Br. Snyder. 16th — Attend- 
ed the Methodist Conference ; at night we had meeting at Eu- 
ler's. 17th — Visited several families in the city. 

Sundav 18th— I preached this forenoon from Matthew 15, v, 
21, 22, 23. 19th— Attended again in Conference. 20th— This 
evening I preached again in the church. 21st — I attended a fu-^ 
neral ; at night we had meeting at Br. Snyder's. 22d — I lefl 
Baltimore and rode forty- seven miles to Valentine Doub's. 23d 
« — Rode home. 24th — Br. Hildt preached at our house. 

Sunday 25th — I rode with Br. Hildt to Hagers-town, where 
we had a blessed meeting; rode to Jacob Wenger's and met Br. 
Kumler and Flickinger, from the state of Ohio; at night we 
had meeting; Br. Kumler spoke first, I followed him. 26th — 
This day I rode through Chambersburg and staid for the night 
with sister Snyder. 27th — I visited Zollinger in Carlisle and 
lodged with old Mr. Hoch. 28th — I come to John Hoffman's. 
29th— To Philip Hoffman's ; here I found Br. Joseph Hoffman; 
lodged with David Long. 30th — This day I preached here 
from Matthew 15, v. 21, to 24; at night we had meeting at 
John Hoffman's. 31st — I came to John Sneider's in Sherman's 
Valley, and staid for the night. 



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Sunday April 1st — I preached here in the German and fin- 
glish "languages; the Lord was with us in his convicting and con- 
verting power ; several cried for mercy, others were shouting 
and praising God ; rode yet 18 miles to Abr. Meyer's and staid 
for the night. 2d — -I came to sister Snyder's. 3d — I rode 45 
miles to my son David's. 4th— -I returned home. 

Sunday 8th — This forenoon I preached in Shank's church ; 
in the afternoon at Kauser's. 10th — This day our Annual Con- 
ference commenced for the Ragers-town district, and continued 
until the 14th ; we had a blessed and peaceable time. This af- 
ternoon and 

Sunday 15th — Yv T e had a sacramental meeting ; Br. Joseph 
Hoffman and I rode home with Br. Hildt and staid for the night. 
16th — I visited my son Jacob, and lodged with my daughter. 
17th — I staid for the night with Michael Thomas. ISth — f re- 
turned home. 19th — I set out in company with Joseph Hoff- 
man for the State of Ohio ; we rode to Jacob Wenger's and 
staid for the night. 20th — We had a blessed meeting at Bort- 
ner's. 21st — I lodged at sister Snyder's. 

Sunday 22d — This forenoon we had meeting at Abr. Meyer's; 
Wm. Brown spoke first, I followed him ; rode this afternoon to 
Mr. Saur's and staid for the night. 23d — To-day we came to 
Peter Brown's, (father of my travelling companion,) in Sher- 
man's Valley ; here I preached at night from John 20, v. 15. 
24th — We travelled ever a very mountainous country ; had 
meeting at Daniel Brubacher's, and staid for the night. Here 
~t JKteiter and Baer, who were zlzo on thoir • way u> 

our General Conference. 2oth — We rode to Matthias Smidt's; 
he received and entertained us all very friendly. 26th — Came 
to Jacob Blanch's and staid for the night. 27th — I lodged with 
John Weibel, in Liganor Valley. 28th — I staid for the night 
with Daniel Ermel. 

Sunday 29th — This forenoon we had meeting here ; in the af- 
ternoon I rode to Greensburg, and lodged with Kenry Spayth. 
80th— Came to Henry Erret's. 

May 1st — Yesterday and to-day w r e held our Conference for 
the Muskingum district. 2d — We came to Mr. Moser's, a 
public house ; this gentleman entertained us free of any charge. 
8d — Came to my old friend Browning's, an amiable Methodist 
family, and staid for the night. 4th — This day we crossed the 
Ohio river, and lodged with Joseph Nafzinger. 5th, and 

Sunday 6th — We had a sacramental meeting at Mr. Girble- 
ver's; I nope it was not attended in vain. 7th — We came to Mr. 
Neighbor's and staid for the night. 8th — We came, through 
Zanesvilie and lodged at a public house. 9th — We staid at 
j^yday's. 10th — I lodged af Herman's. 11th — With Daniel 
Arnold. 12th, and 

Sunday 13th — We had a sacramental meeting at Jacob Ar- 
nold's, loth — This day the members of our General Confer- 



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ence assembled at Dewalt Mechlin's ; I opened the session with 
fervent prayer and a short address ; the Conference continued 
until the 16th ; bless the Lord ■! for the peace, unanimity and 
brotherly love which prevailed throughout ; Br. Joseph Hoffman 
and myself were elected Bishops of the society for four years: 
may God grant us grace and wisdom- from above to discharge 
the duties imposed on us by this office faithfully ; I rode home 
with Br. H oilman and staid for the night. 19th, and 

Sunday 20th— Also Monday 21st — I attended a Camp-meet- 
ing ; a great many people were assembled ; the grace of God 
wrought powerfully ; frequently more than thirty persons were 
on their knees mourning their sins and crying for mercy ; ma- 
ny obtained peace with God in the pardon of their sins : unta 
God be all the glory. 22d— This day the Camp-meeting came 
to a close; I rode with Br. Hoffman and Zeller to Mr. Spkk- 
ler's., in Pickaway County, and staid for the night. 23d — Our 
Annual Conference commenced for the Miami district in Adei- 
py, Ross County, and continued until the 26th. 

Sunday. 27th — We had a blessed time ; during the whole time 
I had my lodgings with George Well ; rode this evening to 
Martin" Dreisbach's and staid for the night. 28th— I lodged 
with Frederick Pontius, 29th— -We had meeting hare. 30feh 
— I lodged with Peter Miller. 81st — I preached here from 
Luke 24, y. 45, 46, 47 ; at night we had a blessed meeting at 
Abr. Buckwalter's. 

■ June 1st — This eyening I lodged with George Dreisback, 
id, and 

Sunday 3d — We had a sacramental meeting at Abr. Hiest- 
and : 's ; I spoke from Hebrews 2, v. 3 ; in the eyening I preach- 
ed at Peter Spickler's. 4th— Lodged with Joseph Hoffman. 
5ik — With Samuel Peters." 6th — We had a watch-night at 
Growl's ; I spoke from Acts 16, v. 30, 31. 7th — In the forenoon 
we "had meeting at Mr. Shauly's ; in the afternoon at Joseph 
Mies land's. 8th — I preached in the forenoon at Jacob Arnold's; 
in the afternoon at Dewalt Mechlin's ; at night we had a bless- 
ed time at Jacob Mechlin's, The meeting continued till after 
midnight 9th— I lodged with Mr. Haixtz. 

Sunday . 10th— I preached at Lyday's, from Psalm 40, v. 1 t© 
4 ; at night I preached in Somerset and lodged with Mr. Mehn. 
11th — We came to Dresden's, in Coshocton county ; Br. Lim- 
erick, a Methodist preacher, had an appointment here ; I ex- 
horted after him, and lodged at Dingler's, a public house. 12th 
— - We came to Mr. Shutt's. 13th— To Michael Kohr's. 14th— 
Visited Christian liohr, and rode to Matthias Bortsfield's, where 
a Camp-meeting commenced this day and continued till the 
18th. It was an uncommonly blessed meeting \ many were 
brought to a knowledge of the truth in Christ Jesus: unto God 
be all the glory. This day I visited old Wm. Butt, and rode 
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gregation with considerable effect. 19th — We had meeting at 
Shambach's. 20th — At Adam Hubler's ; this evening we 
erossed the Ohio river and lodged with my old friend Lewis 
Browning. 21st — I rode upwards of 40 miles and lodged with 
Br. Stecher. 22d — I preached at Henry Erret's, from Romans 
3, v. 3/4, 5. 23d, and 

Sunday 24th — We had a sacramental meeting in Mount Plea- 
sant ; Br. Wm. Brown spoke from Psalm 45, v. 1 to 4, with 
uncommon power and grace. 25th— This evening we lodged 
with Mr. Shultz. 26th- We staid for the night with Sacob 
Blanch. 27th- We came to Bloody Run. 28th-To David 
Baer's. 29th — To sister Snyder's. 30th— I rested here. 

Sunday,July 1st— This forenoon I preached at Michael Baer\ 
from 1st Peter, 1, v. 3, to 6. 2d — I lodged with Samuel Huber 2 
3d — At my son David's. 4th — I returned home. 

Sunday 8th — I preached in Hagers-town from Luke 15, v. 18, 
to 21, and returned home. 13th — I rode to Frederick County, 
visited Valentine Doub, and staid for the night with John Cro- 
nise. l4th — I rode to Frederick town, visited sister Byerly; 
lodged with Valentine Doub. 

Sunday loth — This forenoon we had meeting here; Br. Wm. 
Brown spoke first, I exhorted after him. 16th — I returned 
home. 

Sunday 22d — This day I was at Martinsburg, Virginia; rode 
home with Br. Hildt and staid for the night. 

Sunday 29th — I preached at John Ruber's, from Matthew 15, 
v. 3, 4, 5 ; rode to Hagers-town and lodged with Marteny. 

August 2d — To-day I went with the family to our Camp- 
meeting at John Huber's in Frederick county, Md. ; a great 
many people were assembled, 14 preachers were present; 
the Lord blessed the meeting and -crowned the exertions and 
labor with many new-born souls; the meeting continued until 
the 7th ; at the close we had a melting time of parting ; when 
all pursued their way to their respective homes with joy. 

Sunday 12th— This day I preached in Winchester ; rode to 
Newtown and lodged with Peter Geeting. 13th— We had 
meeting at Mr. Blind's. 14th— I lodged at Reichwine's. 15th 
—I staid with Peter Meyer. 16th— Our Camp-meeting com- 
menced at George Hoffman's, in Rockingham county : may the 
Lord grant his blessings, for Jesus' sake, that sinners may be 
awakened and converted, believers have their spiritual strength 
renewed, to enable them to press forward on the way to glory: 
may a still deeper work of grace be wrought in their hearts, 
even the perfect love of God and the sanctification of their souls. 
The meeting continued until the 21st, when we separated in 
love ; many will remember this meeting through the annals of 
eternity ; to-day Br. Hildt and myself rode to sister Funkhou- 
ser's, where we had an appointment to preach. Being too much 
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Hussel addressed the congregation. 22d — This day Br. Hiklt 
preached in Stover's-town, from Romans 14, v. 17, I exhorteJ 
after him ; rode to Newtown and staid for the night. 23d~W e 
lodged with Mr. Sharf. 24th— 1 came to my son's-in-law. 25th 
--Returned home. 

Sunday 26th~I preached at Hauser's. 27th~In Hager^ 
town, from Romans 8, v. 14; lodged with John Hershey. 28th 
— I preached in Chambersburg, from John S, v. 16, 17, 18 ; 
lodged with Jacob Brazier. 29th — I staid for the night with 
Shailenberger. 30th — Came to a Gamp -meeting at Brandt's; 
I delivered the first discourse from Romans 14, v. 17, 18. The 
meeting continued until 

September 3d — Glory be to God for his mercies wherewith 
he receives poor sinners ; I- rode to sister Snyder's and staid for 
the night, 4th— I came to Mr. Ruber's. 5th— To my son Da- 
vid's. 6th— Returned home. 8th, and 

Sunday 9th— I attended a sacramental, meeting at Jacob 
Thomas's. 1 ith— I preached a funeral sermon from Psalm 
40, v. 1 to 4. This week I visited many sick persons in the 
neighborhood. 

Sunday 16th — I preached in Hagers-town; lodged with 
John Hershey. 

Sunday 23(3 — I attended meeting at Schnebly's ; rode to Vir- 
ginia and staid for the night with my daughter. 

Sunday 30th — I attended a sacramental meeting at Wellerfgj 
hi Mechanics' -town-; I spoke from 2d. Corinthians 5, v. 19, 
20, 21. 

October 1st — To-day I returned home. 6th, and 
Sunday 7th — I attended a sacramental meeting at Sbauman's 
church in Pleasant Valley ; we have an extraordinary sickly 
season this fall, scarcely a house can be found without some pa- 
tients* This whole week I was constantly engaged in visiting 
the sick. 

Sunday 14th — I preached in Hagers-town and returned home. 

Sunday 21st— We had a sacramental meeting in G-erri's 
church ; I spoke from 2d. Corinthians 5, v. 21, 22, arrd return- 
ed home. 27th, and 

Sunday 28th — We had a Quarterly meeting in Kagors-town. 
31st — I set out for Pennsylvania, lodged with David j3oyer, in 
Adams county. 

November "1st — This day I rode to York, lodged with the 
widow Bentz. When J was here the last time, Br. Wcyerly 
Bentz was yet alive, but alas ! he also is gone to try the reati 
ties of another world : O Lord ! prepare me also for this gteat 
change. 2d — This day J rode through Columbia ; at every 
place the fever prevails. Came to Chr. Kerr's and staid for the 
night. 3d, and 

Sunday 4th— We had a sacramental meeting here I spoke 
from 2d. Corinthians 5, v. 20, 21 ; rode yet 14 miles to Henry 

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Baer's and staid for the night. 5th, and 6th — T visited mf 
friends and relatives. 7th— I rode to Mr. Spanker's andstaic! 
for the night. 8th— I lodged with Br. Bishop. 9th— Preach- 
ed at Senseny's, on Pipe Creek. 10th — This day I intended to 
ride to a sacramental meeting at Valentine Doub's, but on ac- 
count of high water I could not cross the Monocacy, so I lodg- 
ed with Abr. Neidig> 

Sunday 11th— This morning I rode considerably out of my 
way to cross the Monocacy on the turnpike bridge ; when I ar- 
rived at Valentine Doub's, Br. Hildt was addressing a large 
congregation, I exhorted after him ; at night I spoke from Ro- 
mans 14, v. 17, 18, 12th — I returned home. 

Sunday 18th— f attended a funeral, and spent this week with 
my children in Virginia. 

Sunday 25th — I came to my son David's. 26th— I return- 
ed home. 

Sunday, December 2d — This day I spent at home, engaged 
in reading and praying. 

Sunday 9th— I preached in Hagers-town, lodged with Jacob 
King. 10th — I preached in Green-castle, from Luke 17, v. 11 
to 14. 11th — 'I preached in Chambersburg, from 2d. Corinth- 
ians 5, v. 20, 21 ; lodged with Brazier. 12th— Crossed the 
North mountain, preached at David Baer's and staid for the 
night. 13th — Preached to a small congregation at Abr. Ha- 
inan's. 14th— This day I rode, in a happy frame of mind, 
through wind and snow, from morning till night, without any 
refreshment, and arrived at sister Snyder's, where I staid for 
the night. 

Sunday 16th — -T preached at Michael Baer's, from 1st. Peter 
1, v. 3 to 6; in the evening I spoke at Prudy Kreish's, from 
Matthew 15, v. 21, 22, 23, and staid for the night. 17th— I 
had meeting at John Marsh's. 18th — I preached at Shopp's. 
19th — I preached from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10, and lodged with 
Sherborne. 20th — I lodged with Abr. Meyer. 21st— I vis- 
ited several families and staid ibr the night at sister Snyder's. 
22th — Lodged at Bortner's. 

Sunday 23d — I preached at old Shuler's, from John 1, v. ll t 
12, 13 ; rode to Yost Knegi's and staid for the ni^ht. 24th — 
We had a watch night at Jacob Wenger's ; it was truly a bles- 
sed time. 25th — Christmas Day, we had meeting here, and 
administered the sacrament. 26th — I came to my son David's. 
27th — Returned home. 29th — Visited Michael Thomas and 
staid for the night. 

Sunday 30th — This forenoon I attended meeting at Schneb- 
ly's; in the afternoon I was at a funeral in Boonsborough. 31st 
■ — I spent at home, engaged in reading and praising God, who 
has«spared me to see the close of another year. 

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Sunday 6th — This forenoon I preached in Shank's church ; 
rode to my son's-in-law, in Virginia ; here I met Br. Cravens, 
from the State of Indiana. He preached,- 1 exhorted after him. 
I tarried here until the 9th ; rode to Br. Hildt's and staid for 
the night : we have uncommon cold weather. 10th— I came 
to my son Jacob's. 11th — Rode to Middle- town and staid with 
Jacob Bowlus 12th — Returned home. 

Sunday 13th — I preached at Hauser's. 14th— We had a 
meeting at home. 

Sunday 20th— This day F was at home. 22d — I rode to Ja- 
cob Thomas's. 23d— Preached at Jacob Bowlus's ; rode to 
Valentine Doub's and staid for the night. 24th — This day I 
rode with Br. William Brown to Frederick- town, and returned 
to Valentine Doub's. 25th— I lodged with Jacob Dcub. 26th 
* — Returned home. 

Sunday 27th— This forenoon I preached at Hauser's ; rode 
in the afternoon to Boonsborough, and heard the Rev. Mr-. 
Re:k. 

February 1st — This day I am 73 years old. O I thou gra- 
cious God, how wonderfully hast thou kept and preserved me? 
—what shall I render unto thee for all thy mercies ? I am no- 
thing, I have nothing. Lord Jesus ! grant that I may live the 
few remaining days of my life to thy name's glory : Amen. 
Rode to my son's-in-law and tarried till 

Sunday 3d — Br. Louis Fechttg preached here to day, I ex- 
horted after him 5th — I rode to Middle-town and accompani- 
ed Br. Jacob Bowlus and his family to Hager's-town ; they are 
on their way to the State of Ohio. I lodged with John Her- 
shey. 

Sunday 10th— We had meeting at our house. 13th— Br. 
Hiidt came to me this evening and staid for the night. 14 th— 
I rode with him to Jacob Doub's, where we had an appoint- 
ment; thence to old John Ruber's, where we had meeting 
again. 15th— We preached in Mechanics'-town, and lodged 
with Jacob Weller. 16th — We had meeting at Dormer's. 

Sunday 17th — This forenoon Br. Hildt preached at Fishing 
Creek, I exhorted after him ; in the afternoon at a school-house, 
near Wachter's ; I rode home with John Cronise. 18th— This 
clay we had a most tremendous snowstorm, a person could 
scarcely get out of the house. 19th — We had meeting at Val- 
entine Doub's and staid for the night. 20th — Br. Hildt preach- 
ed at Abr. Doub's, from Hebrews 13, v. 8, with astonishing 
power, I exhorted after him. The word spoken had consider- 
able effect on the hearts of the hearers. 21st— I returned home. 

Sunday 24th — I preached at Hauser's, from Revelations 2] , 
v. 7, 8. 

March 2d, and Sunday 3d — I attended a Quarterly meeting 
at the Lick, in Virginia. 4th — I visited my daughter. 5th— 
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vvatch-irhr.t at Shauman's church; T preached from John 3, v\ 
IS, 17, IS; we had a blessed time. Sth — This evening I preadi- 
ed at Jacob vTftter's, from Ephesians 2, v. 17 to 20. 9th— I 

returned home. 

Sunday 10th — I preached at Mauser's, from Luke 11, v, 21, 
22, 23. Thi§ week I remained ai home. 16th — I rode to Peter 
Stadtler'sand staid for the night 

Sunday 17th — I preached here and returned heme. .23d — I 
preached at Schnebly's, to a large congregation, from Romans 
5, v. 1 to 5 ; lodged with Diener. 

Sunday 24th — This forenoon John Brown preached here, I 
exhorted after him. 27th — I set out for Baltimore, came to 
Valentine Bomb's and staid for the night. 29th — I came to the 
city and lodged with Br. Snyder. 30th — Visited several friends. 

Sunday 31st — This forenoon Br. Hildt addressed the congre- 
gation; in the afternoon I spoke from Romans 5, v. 1 to 5; at 
night we had meeting at sister Smith's ; I lodged with Andrew 
Brunner. 

April 1st— This morning I left the city ; rode to John De- 
hoiT's and staid for the night. 2d — I lodged with the widow 
Bentz, in York. 3d — I staid with Christian Newcomer on Bro- 
modshin. 4th — I visited Jacob Smidt, and old Mr. Deardorf ; 
ro le to Michael Baer's and staid for the night. oth-I lodged at 
sister Snyder's. 6th — I came to David Baer's. 

Sunday 7th — To-day I preached here in the meeting house, 
from John 20, v. 5, 6. Sth — I rode to Joseph Knegi's. 9th — 
This day our Conference commenced here, and continued to the 
12th : bless the Lord for tto peace and brotherly love which 
reigned throughout the proceedings. I rede with Br. Hoffman 
and Neidigto sister Snyder's, here we held meeting and staid 
for the night. 13th — I visited old Joseph Witmer, an Israelite 
indeed ; conversed with him about religion, and about the poor 
travelling preachers in the Western country, who are travel- 
ling under the direction of the Conference ; read to him also se- 
veral letters which I had received from the State of Ohio. This 
moved him to pity and compassion ; he went to his desk and 
gave me eighty dolIars,which he directed me to distribute among 
the travelling preachers, such as I thought most needy of as- 
sistance : may the Lord recompense him in this life and that 
which is to come. 

Sunday 14th — I lodged at the widow Fetherhoff's. loth— 
.Rode to my son David's. 16th — Returned home. 20th— I set 
cut for the State of Ohio, in company with Conrad W iest ; we 
came to Haters-town and lodged with John Kershey. 

Sunday 21st-This forenoon I preached at Mr. Schnebly's ; 
at night in Mercersburg, from Acts 16, v. SO. 31; lodged with 
John Kinfif. 22d — We' had meeting in McConnell's-town ; I 
lodged with Michael Keckerice. 23d — We came to Matthias 
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the night with John Weibel. . 26th— Lodged at Abr. Brak- 
sei's. 27th — I staid with dir. Berger. 

Sunday 28th — I preached at Mr. Feinour's, from John 3, v. 
16, 17, 18 ; rode to Greensburg and lodged with Henry Spayth. 
29th— I came to Henry Erret's. 30th-I visited old Br. Pittal, 
returned to Erret's and preached at night, from Psalm 126. 

May Ist-To-day 1 came through Pittsburg and lodged* four 
miles west thereof, at a public house; here Brs. Joseph and 
George -Hoffman overtook us, Br. Benedum and two other per- 
sons were with them, so that ail together we made a tolerable 
company. 2d — We came through Beaver to Grier's-town. 3d 
-We had meeting at John Rooh's. 4th, and 

Sunday 5th-We had a sacramental meeting at Gilbert's ; I 
spoke from Matth. 15, v. 25 to 28. 6th- 1 rode to Michael 
Zimmerman's, and staid for the night. 7th-This day we held 
our Conference for Muskingum district, at young Gilbert's, in 
Columbiana county. 8th-f came to Canton and lodged with 
Mr. Slosser. 9th— f came through New Philadelphia and lodged 
with old Br. Wm. Butt. lOth-Came to Chr. Wolgamott.'?, 
on Crooked Run ; at night I preached at Henry Kratzer's, Br. 
John Klein exhorted after me; I staid for the night at Wolga- 
mott's. 11th- A sacramental meeting commenced at Michael 
Kohr's ; I spoke in the afternoon, from Acts 16, v. 30, 31 ; at 
night from Ephesians 2, v. 17, 18. 

Sunday 12th— This morning we held our Love-feast; Br. 
Benedum addressed the congregation in the German, Br. Fos- 
ter in the English language. The sacrament was administered; 
Br. Peter Weimar received license to preach, and John Barsli 
to exhort ; we rode yet to Chr. Wolgamott's, and had meeting; 
at Kratzer's. 13th- We rode 45 miles to Dresden and lodged 
at a public house. 14th-We rode 39 miles and lodged witk 
Mr. Miller. 15th— I visited Jacob and Dewalt Mechlin ; at 
night I preached at Herman's. 16th— I came to a Camp-meeting; 
at George Benedum's, where I remained till Monday 20th ; af- 
ter the meeting was brought to a close, I rode with Br. Drak- 
sel to George Dreisbach's, and staid for the night. 21st-Had 
meeting at John Zug's. 22d-I preached at John Kohr's, from 
Isaiah 35, v. 8. 23d- We had meeting at Wm. AmbrouseV; 
Havens spoke first, I followed him. 24th-Came to Lebanon 
and lodged with Vogelgesang. 25th-Came to a Camp-meeting 
at George Hetzler's. 

Sunday 26th- A considerable number of persons were assem- 
bled to-day. 27th-The meeting closed ; I rode to Daniel Giua- 
kel's and staid for the night. 2Sth-I reached Br. Andrew Zcl- 
ler's, where our Conference is to be held for the Miami district; 
51 preachers were present. The Conference continued until 

July lst-When the session was brought to a close : glory be 
to God for the unanimity and brotherly love that prevailed. 

Sunday 2d-This day we had meeting in German- town ; Br 
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Froemmer addressed the congregation firsts I followed him ; m 
the afternoon Jacob Antrum was married to the youngest daugh- 
ter of Andrew Zeller ; I rode yet 14 miles to Henry Kumler § 
and staid for the night. 3d-I rested here ; was not altogether 
as well as usual. 4th— I am somewhat better ; rode to Jacob 
Flickinger's and staid for the night. 5th- — This morning I leit 
too unwell to fill my appointment; therefore I remained here, 
and sent Jacob Doub in my place. 6th— I returned to Henry 
Kumler's. 7th— I rode to a village to see a physician and get 
some medicine. 8th-I rode to a niece of mine, married to Mr 
Dauner. 

Sunday 9th-To-dav I preached at Mr. BachtePs, from Luke 
17, v. 12, 13, 14. 10th — I preached at Henry Kumler's, from 
Acts 16, v. 30, 31. 11th— 1 had meeting at Andrew Zeller s. 
12th-I lodged at George Hoffman's. 13th- At Mr. Bonnet's, 
14th — We rode about 46 miles and lodged with the widow We- 
ber. 15th— Came to the widow Kramer's and staid for the 
night. 

Sunday 16th— I preached here, from Matthew 15, v. 24, 25, 
26, to a large and attentive congregation, in a shady grove. 17th 
-Came to Joseph Hoffman's \ lodged here for the night. 18th 
-1 staid with Jacob Arnold. 19th — Preached here and lodged 
with Frederick Arnold. 20th — We had meeting at Joseph 
Biestand's ; i staid for the nigkt with Samuel Hiestand. 21st 
— Lodged with Jacob Shauly. 22d — This day a sacramental 
meeting commenced at Br. Shisler's ; 1 spoke at night from 
Ephesians 2, v. 19, 20. 

Sunday 23d — This morning we had our Love-feast ; Br. 
Hoffman delivered the first discourse, I followed him. We ad- 
ministered the Lord's Supper, and the converting power of God 
was signally displayed ; many came voluntarily forward and 
entreated us to pray for them ; several obtained pardon of sin 
in the blood of the Lamb. Rode 10 miles and lodged with Mr. 
Montgomery. 24th — We rode 38 miles, came through New- 
ark and lodged at a public house.. 25th — Rode 42 miles and 
came to Chr. Wolgamott's. 26th-I visited Shaub, Mumma, 
and others in this neighborhood, and lodged with Michael Kohr. 
27 th — I staid for the night with Peter "Weimar. 28th — Came 
through Dover, visited Judge Deardorff and Wm. Bower, rode 
through New Philadelphia and lodged with John Crum. 29th 
I preached at Joseph Nafzinger's and staid for the night. 

Sunday 30th — This forenoon we had meeting at Cram's ; 
aode 10 miles and preached at Manbeck's, from Romans 8, v. 
17, 18 ; lodged with Jacob Nafzinger. 

July 1st — This day we came through Steuben ville, crossed 
the Ohio river and lodged with my old friend Browning. 2d— 
We came to Daniel Reis's. 3d — We had meeting in Wash- 
ington and lodged with Harnish. 4th — I preached at Sum- 
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DrakseFs. 6th— I rested here and visited Bonnet and Wor- 
mian. 

Sunday 7th — This forenoon I preached at Dietz's, from John 
3, v. 16; 17, 18; in the afternoon at Henry BrechbilFs; rode 
11 miles to John WeibeFs and staid for the night 8th — I 
came through Somerset, visited Mr. Peter Schmucker, the Lu- 
theran preacher ; rode to Jacob Blanch's, where we had a bles- 
sed meeting. 9th — I came to Matthias Smidt's. 10th — Lodg- 
ed at Rcemer's. 11th — Came to my son David's. 12th — Ar- 
rived at home, found the family all well : bless the Lord for his 
goodness. 

Sunday 14th — This day I staid at home, did not feel altogeth- 
er welly and was very much fatigued from my long journey, al- 
though sincerely thankful to God for his kind protection and 
preservation. 17th — -This evening we had meeting' at home, I 
spoke from Luke 18, v. 6,7, 8. 19th — I rode, to Virginia, to 
my son Jacob's. 20th — I rode to Br. Hildt's and staid for the 
night. 

- Sunday 21st — I attended meeting in Martinsburg, heard the 
Rev. Mr. Kraut, a Lutheran minister. 

Sunday 28th — This forenoon I preached at Hauser's. 29th- 
I was in Shank's church, and exhorted after John Brown. 30th 
-We had meeting at home, 3 1st- We had a thanksgiving meet- 
ing at Schnebly's. 

August 1st — To-day we had meeting at John Huber's. 

Sunday 4th— f preached at Hauser's. 8th— I came to our 
Camp-meeting at John Huber's, in Frederick county. The 
meeting continued until the 13th, when we departed : bless the 
Lord, we had a good time. 

Sunday ISth-This forenoon I preached at Wenger's, from 
Luke 17, v. 12, 13, 14 ; in the afternoon I preached in Cham- 
bersburg, rode to Samuel Huber's and staid for the night. 19th 
-I lodged with' sister Snyder. 20th- We had meeting here ; 
John Brown spoke first, I exhorted after him. 2ist-I came to 
\Abr. Meyer's. 22d-To a Camp-meeting at John Shopp 5 s. 
The meeting continued till the 27th ; we had a blessed time; 
many sinners were awakened, and believers revived and encou- 
raged to pursue the narrow way that leads to life and glory ; 
rode to Carlisle and lodged with Zollinger. 2Sth--f came to 
Samuel Huber's. 29th-I returned home. 

Sunday, September 1st— I preached at Hauser's, from Luke 
24, v. 46, 47. 2(1-1 left home on a journey to the State of New 
York; rode to Valentine Doub's where I was to meet William 
Brown, my travelling companion ; here I received the informa- 
tion that he was unable to accompany me, so my journey was 
prevented for this time. I rode to John Cronise's and staid for 
the night. 3d-I came to Bishop's. 4th — To Spangler's. 5th 
— I came through Columbia and lodged with John Fori. 6th— 
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ty's, from Romans 8, v. 17 ; we had a blessed time, many were 
apprised of their sins. 

Sunday 8th — This forenoon I preached at Jacob Bortsneld's, 
from Luke 17, v. 13, 14, 15; in the afternoon at Abr. Heir's, 
from Ephesians 2, v. 17, 18, 19. 9th— I lodged with Chr. 
Hershey. 10th— With Adam Baer. 11th— With Christopher 
Grosh. " 12th — Preached at Joseph Huber's, from John 3, v. 
16, 17, 18. 13th — I came to a Camp-meeting, and spoke with 
great liberty from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 

Sunday loth — This day a great multitude were assembled ; 
in the afternoon I preached from 2d. Corinthians 5, v. 20, 21; 
Br. Henry Boehm then spoke from Mark 16, v. 15, 16, with 
sjeat power and effect ; 16 persons were baptised in the morn- 
ing. I rode this evening to Jacob Boehm's and staid for the 
night. 17th — I visited old sister Martin Boehm, a matron of 
88 years; she was greatly rejoiced to see me; I lodged with 
Abr. Herr. 18th — I preached at David Musselman's, from 
Matth. 15, v. 24 to 26. 19th— I rode to John Neidig's. 20th 
— Lodged with Mr. Guth, in Karrisburg. 21st — I attended a 
funeral and lodged at John Shopp's. 

Sunday 22d — This forenoon I preached here, from John 6, v. 
26 to 29 ; staid for the night with Chr. Stam. 23d-I came to 
sister Snyder's. 24th— [ visited in the neighborhood. 25th-I 
rode to Joseph Witmer's. 26th-To FetherhofF's. 27th-Rcde 
across the South mountain to Jacob Herbaugh's. 2Sth, and 

Sunday 29th -We had a sacramental meeting in Mechanics 5 - 
town ; I spoke from John 6, v. 26 to 29 ; lodged with old Br. 
Welter. 30th-Returned home. 

October 5th, and Sunday 6th-We had a sacramental meeting 
at Gusman's. 

Sunday 13th— I preached in Shank's church. 14th— T rode to 
Virginia, to my son Jacob's. ioth-I visited Mr. Silber, and 
lodged with Br. Hiidt. 16th-Irode to my son's-in-law. 17th 
^Returned home. 19th, and 

Sunday 20th- We had a sacramental meeting at Jacob Tho- 
mas's ; Br. Jacob Wenger spoke first, at night Samuel Huber; 
Br. Hildt preached in the forenoon, from Revelation 2*2, v. 1". 
I followed him and Br. Wm. Brown closed with a warm and 
feeling heart. This was truly a blessed meeting to many souls. 
24th— I rode to Hildt's, in Virginia, and staid for the night. 
25th— We rode together through Winchester, and lodged at Ri- 
denour's, in New-town. 26th, and 

Sunday 27th-We had a sacramental meeting at Wm. Smidt's , 
Esq. 28th-I rode home with Br. Hildt. 29th-Returned to my 
home. 31st— I set off again for Pennsylvania ; rode to old Wm. 
Miller's and staid for the night. 

November lst-I rode to Bishop's, in Little's-town. 2d, ami 

Sunday 3d- We had a Quarterly meeting in the new brick 
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Brown, were present; we had a blessed time. 4th-Came to 
John Cronise's. 5th — Lodged at Jacob Doub's. 6th — Re- 
turned home. 9th, and 

Sunday 10th — We had a sacramental meeting in Hagers- 
town ; Kumler, Hiidt, FetherhofF and Wenger, were present. 
The Lord was with us. ~ 

Sunday 17th — We had meeting at Samuel Ruber's, at the 
Rocky Springs. 18th— At Mr: Bixler's. 19th — J lodged at 
sister Snyder's. 20th— At George Beshore's. 21st— We had 
meeting at Samuel Witmer's. 22d — Came to my son David's. 
23d — I came to Hagers-town and attended the funeral of sister 
Marteny; Br. Hildt delivered the funeral discourse ; the Rev. 
Mr. Riley and myself followed him. I lodged with Jacob 
Meyers. 

Sunday 24th — Wm. Brown preached this forenoon, Emory 
in the afternoon, Hiidt at night ; I lodged with John Hersliey. 
25th — I returned home. 

Sunday, December 1st — This day I attended meeting in 
Shepherd's town; fir. Miller preached with energy > I exhorted 
after him. 2d — 1 rode with my son-in-law to Leesburg, in- 
tending to visit Joseph Prey, but found him not at home ; we 
lodged with Gill Watt. 3d— This was a very cold day ; we 
came to Philip Fry 's, and staid for the night. 4th — Returned to 
my son's-in-law. 

Sunday 8th — I attended. a funeral in Ringer's church. 

Sunday 15th — I attended the funeral of old John Huber^ 
George Geeting spokeiirst, John .Brown and myself followed 
him ; staid for the night. 

Sunday 22d — I preached at Valentine Doub's, from Psalm 
34, v. 15; rode to the widow Barsh's and staid for the night 
23-d — J reached Baltimore, in company with John Brown, and 
lodged with Br. Snyder. 24th — I visited several of the friends 
in the city. 25th — -Christmas Day, this morning we had a bles- 
sed meeting before day • the people assembled about 2 o'clock ; 
the meeting closed at day break, [ preached this forenoon from 
John 3, v. 17, 18, and administered the sacrament ; John 
Brown preached in the afternoon, Wm. Brown at night. 26th. 
— We had meeting in the forenoon and afternoon. 27th — W m. 
Brown preached by candle-light, I exhorted after him. 2Sth — 
I left Baltimore, rode to Frederick-town and lodged with the 
widow Byerly. 

Sunday 29th — We had meeting at John Staley's ; rode to Jfc^ 
cob Doub's, and staid for the night. 30th — Returned home. 
31st — I attended the funeral of Andrew Her shey. J 

January 1st, 1823 — This morning I arose soon after midnight, ^ 
engaged in prayer and praises of gratitude to God, who has per- , 
mitted me in mercy to see the beginning of another year. This 
day I married Thomas Cheney to Sarah Albert : may the LordJ 
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Sunday I was at home ; the weather being very cold, I re- 
mained at home the whole week, visiting some sick persons in 
the neighborhood. 

Sunday 12th — I preached in Gerris's church, from Luke 11, 
v. 21, 22. 

Sunday 19th — 1 attended meeting in Shepherd Vtown, lodged 
with my son-in-law. 21st — J rode to my son Jacob's. 22d— I 
staid with Br. Hildt. 24th-I came to my son David's. 25th-- 
Returned home. 

Sunday 26th— I preached at Hauser's. 

February 1st— This day I am 74 years of age. O Lord ! how 
rapidly does time pass away ? one year of my life after another 
is flying away as on eagles' wings ! How great ought my grat- 
itude to be for thy unwearied mercies ? Grant me, O Lord ! 
thy assisting grace for the few remaining days I have yet to live, 
and help me to prove faithful unto the end. 

Sunday 2d— I attended a meeting of the Bunker brethren. 
4th-I preached at Huber's, from Lvke 11, v. 21, 22. 

Sunday 9th— I preached in the forenoon at Schnebly's ; in the 
afternoon I rode to my son's-in-law. 10th, and 11th— I staid 
with Br. Hildt at my son Jacob's. 

Sunday 16th--I was in Hagers-town ; Br. Hilt preached here 
in the forenoon, Lorenzo Dow in the afternoon, in the German 
. Reformed church ; at night in our meeting house. I lodged 
. with John Hershey. 17th— 1 rode with Br. Hildt to Chr. Hu- 
ber's, in Frederick county, where we held a meeting at night. 
18th— The weather is so piercing cold, that we cannot proceed 
to fill our appointments, so we tarried here. 19th— We had a 
meeting on Fishing Creek, at Jacob Cronise's. 20th— At Val- 
entine Doub's ; at night we heard Lorenzo Dow preach in 
Frederick-town, from Genesis 49, v. 10 ; I lodged with sister 
Byerly. 21st— Lorenzo Dow preached in the forencon at Val- 
entine Doub's ; at night again in Frederick-town. 22d— He 
preached again in the Methodist meeting house. Mr. Pick- 
man, a lawyer, invited us to dine with him ; Lorenzo and my- 
self accepted the invitation. At table we had an interesting 
conversation about experimental religion, to which Mr. Pick- 
man seemed to be a stranger. Rode this afternoon to Middle- 
; town ; Br. Hildt preached at night in the Lutheran church, I 
l exhorted after him and lodged with David Bowlus. 

Sunday 23d— This forenoon we had meeting at Mr. Michael's; 
rode home with Jacob Doub and staid for the night. 24th— 1 
returned home. 

Sunday, March 2d— I preached at Peter Stadtler's. 

Sunday 16th— I spoke at Snyder's school-house, from 2d. Co- 
rinthians o, v. 19, 20. 26th--Br, Wilson, a Methodist preach- 
er, spoke at our house. 

Sunday 23d— He preached at Hauser's, I exhorted after him. 
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fade to Chambersburg ; visited sister Brazier, her husband had 
died a lew days ago; rode to Samuel Huber's and staid lor the 
night. 29th — I lodged with sister Snyder. 

Sunday 30th — This day we experienced a dreadful snow 
storm ; many trees were torn up by the roots; I visited Shallen- 
berger and staid again for the night. 31st — I lodged with Abr. 
Meyers. 

April 1st — This day I rode to Joseph Knegi's. 2d— I lodged 
with Mr. Stam in Chambersburg. 3d— 1 came to Jacob Wen- 
ger's. 4th — Returned home. 

Sunday 6th — This day 1 was in Shepherds-town ; Br. Enoch 
George preached with great power. 

Sunday 13th — I preached at Hauser's. 14th — Attended a 
funeral. 15th— Visited sister Smidt, her husband had died a 
tew days a^o : herself, her mother-in-law and four children lay 
sick in the house with bilious fever. 16th-— Rode through Lib- 
erty ; Visited my old friend Haines and lodged with Jacob Sen- 
se ny. 17th— This day I arrived in Baltimore and lodged with 
Br. Snyder. 18th— I visited several families in the city. 19th 
—I attended the Methodist Conference. 

Sunday 20th— This forenoon I preached from 2d. Peter, 1, v. 
5,6,7; Br. John Brown spoke in the afternoon. 21st— This 
day the Vestry met; 1 held a long co nversation with them res- 
pecting some matters near my heart. 22d— I left Baltimore, 
rode 17 miles to Valentine Doub's, where I arrived greatly fa- 
tigued and rested well. 23d— I returned home. 24th— Attend- 
ed a funeral. 

Sunday 27th— This forenoon I preached at Peter Stadtler's ; 
in the afternoon at Henry Rhinehart's. 

Sunday, May 4th— I preached at Hauser's. 5th— I rode to 
Valentine Doub's. 6th— This day our Annual Conference com- 
menced its session at John Cronise's, in Frederick county, Ma- 
ryland, and continued until Thursday evening, when the breth- 
ren separated in love and peace. 9th— I lodged with Mr. Bru- 
bacher. 10th, and 

Sunday 11th— -We had a sacramental meeting at Valentine 
Doub's. 12th-— I returned home. 13th— I set out on my journey 
to the State of Ohio ; came to Jacob Wenger's and staid for the 
night; Br. Jacob Doub and Jacob King were my travelling 
companions. 14th — We lodged at Rcemer's. loth— At Stadt- 
ler's. 16th— We staid at a public house on Laurel Hill. 17th 
We came to Br. Worman's, at night I preached from 2d Peter 1, 
v. 5, to 8. 

Sunday 18th —This forenoon I preached at John Fried's and 
lodged with Wyand. 19th-I lodged with Daniel Reis. 20th, 
and 21st— We held our Conference here for the Muskingum dis- 
trict. 22d—I visited John Winter and lodged witli the widow 
M f Coy ; this sister I have known more than 20 years ago. 23d 
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Sunday 25th~ We had a sacramental meeting ; I preached 
from 1st Peter 1, v. 5, 10 S. 26th— I continued my journey and 
came to my friend Brownings, where I was heartily received. 
27th— I icdged with Jacob Is afzinger. 28th— This, morning un- 
horse is lame, with difficulty I reached Oberholzer's ; here I 
had to leave him, borrowed a horse from Oberholzer , rode to 
Dover and lodged with Judge Deardprff. 29th— I came to 
Christian Kohr's and staid for the night 30th, and 31st, also, 

Sunday, June 1st, and Monday 2d— I attended a Camp-meet- 
ing at Chr. Knegfs ; my horse had been brought to Chr.. Kohr s, 
but is still lame and not fit to travel. 3d— I came to Crooked 
Run, where I purchased a horse of Frederick Sweinhart ; rode 
to Peter Weimar's and staid for the night. 4th— I came through 
Paint viile and Wooster, lodged with Mr. Row. 5th- -We tra- 
velled over handsome, level and rich lands, very heavily tim- 
bered; lodged with Upton Clark. 6th— I rode to Portland, alias 
Sandusky city, on Lake Erie, and staid for the night. 7th — I 
arrived at Jacob Bowlus's, in Lower Sandusky ; he and his fa- 
mily were well and were greatly rejoiced to see me. 

Sunday 8th— This day I preached here, from Luke IS, v. 6, 
7, S, and rested here the 9th and 10th. 11th— Rode to Fort 
Ball and lodged with Mr. Stoner. 12th— Came through Upper 
Sandusky. This is an Indian reserve, where -the Methodists 
have a Missionary station, and a school where Indian children 
are educated; Br. Finley is at present the Missionary. We 
saw a number of Indians, some of them could speak broken 
English. Cheerfully would we have staid here for the night if 
we could have procured feed for our horses ; we rode to Little 
Sandusky and lodged with John Snyder. . 13th— This day we 
travelled over a level and rich section of land and lodged in Del- 
aware. 14th— Came to Franklinton and staid for the night with 
G.rubb. 

Sunday loth— This forenoon I preached in Columbus, to a 
large congregation, from John 3, v. 16,17,18; stopped at 
Chr. Crunvs ; rode this evening to John Remsherg's, and staid 
for the night. 16th— I lodged with Louis Cremer. 17th— Came 
to Br. Benedum's ; at night we had meeting here, I spoke in 
the German, John Russei in the English language. ISth— I 
came to Lancaster and lodged with Henry Arnold. 19th— I 
came to Br. Joseph Hoffman's. 20th— To Peter Jpicker's, in 
Pickaway county. 21st— I visited Buckwalter and lodged with 
Martin Dreisbach. 

Sunday 22d— We had a sacramental meeting at Adelphi ; I 
lodged with my old friend Pontius. 23d--I came to John Kohr's 
and staid for the night. This day I rested here, being almost 
spent by the heat and continual travelling. O Lord ! be thou my 
strength in my old age, and keep me unto eternal life : Amen. 
25th— I lodged with Br. Ambrose. 26th— I rode about 40 miles 
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seph Frey. 28th— I visited several friends in Germantown and 
came to Br. Andrew Zeller s ; iiere I found Br. Henry Kumler 
and his son, we rejoiced together to see each other, and staid for 
the night. 

Sunday 29th— I preached in Germantown, from John 3, v. 
17, 18; in the afternoon [ spoke at Abr. Draksel's, from Acts 
16, v. 30, 31 ; rode home again with Zeller. 30th — I rested 
here. 

July 1st— This day I visited John C re ider. 2d— T rode in 
company with Zeller to Henry Kumler's, jr. and staid for the 
night. 3d— -We returned. 4th — 'Phis day 1 rode with Andrew 
Zeller to Jacob Kroh's and John Buckwaiter's. We came to 
the Miami, the water was very high and we had some difficulty 
to get across ; lodged with Daniel Breyer. 5th — W e staid for 
the night at Zehring's. 6th — J preached at Chr. Noll's, to a 
large congregation, and staid for the night at Peter Christ's. 
For some time we have had rain almost every day, which is ra- 
ther injurious to the harvest. 7th — We returned again to Br. 
Zeller's. 8th — I visited John Meyer. 9th — I lodged with Ga- 
briel Thomas. 10th — I came to Henry Kumler's. 1 1th — This 
morning I found myself very unwell ; I tarried here until the 
16th; Br. Kumler and his companion proved truly to be like 
the good Samaritan. They nursed and did me all the service 
they could during my illness : may the Lord reward them. I 
felt somewhat better to-day ; rode to Jacob Flickinger's and 
staid for the night. 17th — I lodged withl)avid Dauner. 18th 
— I returned to Flickinger's. 19th — To Kumler's. 

Sunday 20th — I preached at Daniel Kemp's, from Ephesians 
2, v. 17 to 20 ; rode to Andrew Zeiler's and staid for the night. 
21st— 1 lodged with John Zeller. 22 1— With Daniel Gunkel. 
23d— I came to David EwF s. 24th — I rode to Cincinnati and 
lodged with Mr. Long. 25th — Came to Henry Ewinger's ; Br. 
Zeller was with me. 26th — We had a meeting here. 

Sunday 27th — We had a sacramental meeting in the State of 
Indiana ; I preached from 2d. Peter 1, v. 5, 6, 7 ; Br. Botten- 
berg followed me ; we had a blessed time, some of the friends 
were very happy in God, shouting and praising the Lord : we 
rode to New Lawrenceburg and lodged with George Weber. 
28th — We came to Br. Cams', in Switzerland county. 29th 
— We came through Madison and lodged with Frederick Ro- 
denbach. 39th — We came to John JBadorf 's, where we met 
Jacob Doub. 3ist — I visited Ezra Kemp and lodged with 
John Swartz. 

August 1st — This day I visited several families and lodged 
with Daniel Diehl. 2d — Came to George Froemmer's. 

Sunday 3d — I preached at Henry Miller's, from Luke 18, v. 
6,7,8; rode to Samuel Froemmer's and sta id for the night. 4th 
—I lodged with Peter Deitrich. 5th— Until this day 1 travelled 
generally westwardly, of course continually further Irom home. 



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I am now in Harrison county, Indiana. This morning I set faf 
lace easiwardlvj rode to Jacob Friedley's and staid for the night. 
6th— This day we reached a Camp-meeting at Jacob Winters^ 
in Harrison county. 7th— I preached from John 3, v. 16, 17 ? 
IS, in the English language ; the meeting continued until the 
11th. I rode through Albany and Jefferson, and lodged with 
Mr. Lutz. 12th, to the 15th— We held our Conference here, 
loth— Came to Abr. Mellinger's, 

Sunday lTth-This forenoon I preached here in a school-house^ 
rode to Br. Kearns and staid for the night. 18th— We lodged 
with the widow Sparks. 19th— At Bottenberg's. 20th — At i 
Flickinger's, 21st — T came to a Camp-meeting at Hetzler's ; 
J delivered the first discourse, from Psalm 40, y. 1 to 4. 

Sunday 24m — I preached from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 26th 
—The meeting was brought to a close; many were converted 
arid a goodly number were received on trial into the society : 
may God grant them persevering faith ; rode home with Br. 
• Andrew Zeller. 27th— I tarried here to rest myself. 1 intend- 
ed this day to visit Henry Zeller, who was sick, but was per- 
suaded to postpone my visit until the day following. 28th— This 
morning before day a messenger brought the information that 
he had departed this life. This made me sorry indeed. O 
Lord! pardon my negligence, for Jesus' sake. 29th — I lodged 
with Lewis Kemp. 30th — Came to a Camp-meeting at Her- 
ring's, spoke from Psalm 146, v. S, 9. 

Sunday 31st— This day a great multitude of people had col- 
lected; Br. Henry K under spoke first, Doub followed him. 
The Lord was present in his convicting and converting power; 
I rode to the widow Kershner's and staid for the night. 

September 1st — This day we came to Washington, in Fayette 
county, and lodged with Mr. Harper. 2d — Came to Martin 
Dreisbach's. 3d — To George Dreisbach's. 4th — Visited Jo- 
seph Hoffman, and lodged with Henry Arnold, in Lancaster; 
I visited several families in town. It is very sickly ; in almost 
every house I found one or more confined to bed i may the Lord 
in mercy giant them all repentance. 5th — We came through 
Somerset and lodged at a public house. 6th— Rode through 
Zanesville and came to Coshocton. 

Sunday 7th — I preached to a small congregation at Mr. Rie- 
gle's, and lodged with Peter Shupp. 8th — I came to Michael 
Kohr's, where I had left my horse; he was now well again. 
9th — We rode through New Philadelphia and lodged with John 
Crum. 10th — Crossed the Ohio river and staid for the night 
with Lewis Browning. 11th — Lodged with Henry Alter. 12th 
—With John Stecher. 13th— At^Worman's. 

Sunday 14th— This forenoon I preached here, from Acts 16. 
% 30, 31. loth— Rode 40 miles to Jacob Elauch's. 16th— 
Came to Matthias Smidt's. 17th — 1 rested here. 18th — Lodgv 
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Camp-meeting at Mr.Thompson's,in Huntingdon county. 20th 
—I spoke here, from Maith. 15, v. 25 to 28. 

Sunday 21st — This forenoon I preached from Acts 16, v. SO, 
31. 22d — This was truly a day of grace; we administered the 
sacrament, many approached the Lord's table with streaming 
eyes and contrite hearts. 23d— The meeting was brought to a 
close, 35 persons were received on trial : may the Lord grant 
them persevering grace ; rode this day to Abr. Neuswander 5 ;^ 
and staid for the night 24th — I came to. my son David's. 25th 
- — Bless the Lord ! this day I arrived at home, after an absence 
of 4 months and 12 days, and found all the family well. Dur- 
ing my absence several of my neighbors have died. 27th, and 

Sunday 28th — -I attended a sacramental meeting at Spessard's; 
I spoke from Ephesians 2. v. 17 to 20. 29th — I rode to Vir- 
ginia to my son's-in-law ; he had been sick, but has recovered. 
30th — I rode to my son Jacob's. 

October 1st — I rode to Br. Hildl's: his companion and daugh- 
ter were very ill; I staid for the night. 2d — I came to my sen 
David's 3d — I attended two "funerals. 4th — I returned home. 

Sunday 5th — -We had a sacramental meeting at Jacob Tho- 
mas's ; I spoke from Malachi 3, v. 16, 17, 18. 9th — I preach- 
ed a funeral sermon for Henry Laudis from 2d Corinthians 5, v. 
10,11. 10th — I left home, rode to Jonas Spangler's, in Ad- 
ams county, and staid for the night 11th, and 

Sunday 12th— I. attended the dedication of our new meeting 
house in Little's-town, Pennsylvania ; Brs. John Sneider, John 
Brown and Forester, were present, and we had a blessed time, 
13th — I rode to John JSpangler's and staid for the night. 14th 
■■> — I came to York, and lodged with the widow Bentz. 15th — I 
visited several sick families and lodged with Zeigler. 16th — I 
staid at Chr. Newcomer's. 17th— I visited the widow Smith 
and widow Beardorff ; the husband of the lafter had died only 
a short time ago. Came to sister Snyder's and staid for the 
night. 18th, and 

Sunday 19th- We had a sacramental % meeting here ; the grace 
of God wrought powerfully among the people, and we had an 
excellent time. 20th, and 21st — I visited many sick families in 
this section of country and lodged with Michael Baer. 22d-( 
preached at Ewerly's, from John 5, v. 6 ? and staid for the night. 
23d — I was in Harrisburg. 24th — Came to Abr. IJershey's. 
25th, and 

Sunday 26th — We had a sacramental meeting here ; 13 
preachers were present; I spoke from Ephesians 2, v. 19, 20 ; 
rode 9 miles to Musselman's, and staid for the night. 27th — i 
preached atShupp's, from Malachi 4, v. 1, 2, 3. 28th —Preach- 
ed a funeral discourse, from John 5, v. 25; rode 23 miles to 
sister Snyder's, and staid for the night. 30th— Came to Abr. 
Bauman's. 31st — Returned home. 

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entine Doub's ; John Brown spoke first, 1 followed him. 3d-I 
lodged with Jacob Doub. 8th, and 

Sunday 9th — We had a sacramental meeting in Hagers- 
town ; 1 preached at night in the English language, and lodged 
with Jacob Meyer. 

Sunday 16th — I preached at Hauser's. This w r eek I was 
chiefly engaged visiting in our neighborhood. 

Sunday 23d — I preached in Hagers-town. 24th — I rode to 
Virginia, visited Br. Hiklt and my children. 

Sunday 30th — This day I was at home. 

December 1st — I preached at a funeral. 5th — I preached at 
Shau man's, from John 3, v. 17, 18. 

Sunday 7th — I spoke in Shank's church. 8th — I attended a 
funeral. 13th,. and 

Sunday 14th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Hagers- 
town. 

Sunday 21st — I preached at Hauser's. 22d — I set out for 
Baltimore ; rode to V alentine Doub's and staid for the night. 
23d — This was a very rainy day ; rode in company with Wm. 
Brown to the widow Barsh's, where we staid tor the night. 
24th — We reached Baltimore and lodged with Wm. Brancow. 
25th — Christmas Day, this morning at 3 o'clock we had meet- 
ing in the parsonage house; a large congregation assembled 
and we had a happy time. At 11 o'clock I preached in the 
church, from John 1, v. 11, 12 ; remained in the city until the 
30th. Bode to Frederick-town and lodged with sister Byerly. 
31st — I came to Valentine Doub's, where I found Br. Joseph 
Hoffman from the State of Ohio. After conversing with him 
a considerable time, about matters and things, and the religious 
prospect in Ohio, 1 rode home, sincerely grateful to God who 
in mercy has permitted me to see the close of another year. 

January 1st, 1824- — This morning I arose long before day ; 
my heart was drawn out in pra} r er for a still deeper work of 
grace in my soul. O Lord! I beseech thee to grant me with 
this new year, new grace and power to live aloneto thy name's 
^lory. 2d — I left home for Pennsylvania, lodged with Jacob 
Herbaugh. 3d — Came to Bishop's, in Little's-towm. 

Sunday 4th — This forenoon I preached in the new meeting 
house, from Luke 2, v. 29 to 32. 5th — I preached at Andrew 
Stickinger's, from Luke 11, v. 21 to 23. 6th — We had meet- 
ing at John Dehof 's ; Wm. Brown spoke first, I exhorted after 
him. 7th — I preached at Daniel Herd's, from' Luke 17, v. 19 ; 
in the evening we had meeting at Henry Herrshinger's, and 
staid for the night. 8th — I preached in Strasburg, from Mark 
10, v. 28 ; at night we had meeting at Lewis Henny's. 9th — I 
preached at Mr. Seeler's, from Matthew 15, v. 22, 23, 24. 10th 
—At Llartman's, from Matth. 5, v. 3, 4, 5, and lodged with Mr. 
Leder. 

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2, v. 17, 18, 19 ; lodged with Samuel Gross. 32th— I came to 
■the widow Fordenbach's and staid for the night. 13th — Lodg- 
ed with Lewis Marsh. 14th — We had meeting at Daniel Sher- 
borne's; 15th — I attended a funeral ; Mr. Wineb renner prea- 
ched the funeral sermon. 16th — Came to Abr. Meyer's. 17th 
—I lodged with Shallenberger. 

Sunday 18th— This day I preached here, from Matth. 15, v 
22 to 24. 19th— I visited sister Snyder. 20th — We had meet- 
ing at Michael Cover's. 21st— At the widow Stam's. 22d— 
I preached at Eweriy's, from Luke 11, v. 21 to 23. 23d — I 
came through Harrisburg, lodged with Mr. Good. I visited 
a criminal in prison,, who is under sentence of death; I convers- 
ed and prayed with him : O Lord ! grant unto this poor sinner 
genuine repentance. Rode 4 miles to Andrew Miller's, and 
preached from Ephesians 2, v. 17, 18. The meeting continu- 
ed during the whole night. 24th — I returned to Harrisburg^ 
visited the criminal again; he appeared a little more effected, 
and requested me to visit him again; at night we had meeting 
at Renner's. I lodged with Samuel Ewerly. 

Sunday 25th-— To-day I preached at Baltzer Seiter's. 26th 
—I came to Abr. Meyer's. 27th— To Christian Baer's. 28th 
~— I lodged with sister Snyder. 29th— I married David Bower 
to Maria Shallenberger, and staid for the night. 30th — I came 
to Abr. Ruber's. 31st — Lodged with Joseph Witmer. 

.February 1st — This day I am 75 years of age : O! how won- 
derfully has the good Being preserved my unprofitable life ? — 
what shall I render unto him for all his mercies ? O Lord ! here 
I dedicate myself unto thee, anew, my whole heart ; my whole 
life shall be dedicated unto thee, only continue thy loving kind- 
ness unto me as thou hast hitherto done, and thy name shall have 
all the glory : Amen. This forenoon I preached at Jonas Wa- 
rner's ; at night in Chambersburg, from Luke 18, v. 4, 5, 6 ; 
lodged with Mr. Ox. 2d— I preached in Green-castle, from 
Luke 19, v. 1 to 4, and lodged with John Dom. 3d — I lodged 
with sister Fetherhoff. 4th — I preached a funeral sermon, from 
John 5, v. 21, 25. 5th— -^1 returned home. 7th— Rode to Vir- 
ginia. 

Sunday 8th— I attended meeting in Shepherd's-town ; staid 
for the night with Henry Lein. 9th — I rode to my son Jacob's. 
10th— 1 lodged with Br. Hildt. 11th— I came to my son Da- 
vid's. 12th— I spent in Hagers-town, visited several families. 
13th— I returned home 

Sunday 15th— This day we had meeting at home. 19th— 1 
rode to Jacob Doub's. 20th— I came to Valentine Doub's ; 
here I met Br. George Froemmer, from the State of Indiana. 
21st— We rode together to John Cronise's and staid for the 
night. 

Sunday 22d— This forenoon we preached in Remsberg's 
school-house ; in the afternoon at Valentine Doub's. 23d— We 
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Sunday 29th— I preached at the widow Waling's, from Luke 
18, v. 38 to 41. This week I did not feel altogether well, and 
was generally at home. 

Sunday, March 7th — This forenoon I had an appointment at 
Hauser's, but was too unwell to attend; remained at home en - 
gaged in reading and prayer. 20th— 1 attended a watch night 
at Schnebly's. 

Sunday 21st — I preached at Hauser's. 

Sunday 28th — I was at home. 

April 1st — I rode to Virginia to see Br. Hildt, and staid for 
the night. 2d — I was with my son J acob. 3d— I staid with my 
son-in-law. 

Sunday 4th — I preached in Shank's church. 5th, and 6th — - 
I was in Hagers-town, where I found Br. Henry Kumler, from 
the State of Ohio. 

Sunday 11th— I preached in Chambersburg, from John 11, y. 
43, 44. 12th-I lodged with Samuel Huber. 13th-I came to 
Shallenberger's. 14th- \ visited Abr. Meyer, rale with Jacob 
Erb to Ewerly's, and staid for the night, loth- On my way to 
Neidig's to-day, I met ihm on the road, and he returned with 
me; I lodged with Sherborne. 16th-We had a blessed meet- 
ing at John Shopp's ; I lodged with Lewis. 17th-Br. Hoffman 
met me here this morning; went to Mr. Winebrenner's meet- 
ing. At night Br. Hoffman preached at Sherborne's, to a nu- 
merous congregation, I exhorted alter him ; we had a happy 
time, many shouted and rejoiced in the God of their salvation. 

Sunday 18th — We had a meeting at the widow Erb's. 19th 
-I preached at sister Snyder's. 20th-€ame to Samuel Huber's. 
21st-To my son David's. 22dVReturned home. 

Sunday 2pth-I preached in Hagers-town. SOth-Brs. Joseph 
Hoffman and John Eckert came to our house. 

Sunday, May 2d-This forenoon we had meeting at HauserV 
4th-This morning our Annual Conference commenced its ses- 
sion in Shauman's church, Pleasant Valley, Maryland, and con- 
tinued until Friday 7th, when the proceedings of the Confer- 
ence closed in love, peace and harmony. Sth, and 

Sunday 9th- We had a blessed sacramental meeting. 10th— 

set cut in company with Br. Hoffman, for the State of Ohio ; 
came to my son David's and. staid for the night. - 11th— We 
preached at Mr. Brulacher's. 12th— Lodged" with Matthias 
Smidt. 13th— Came to Jacob Blanch's, where we were very- 
friendly received. 14th— We rode 39 miles to John Bonnet's, 
and'staid for the nfelit 15th— Lodged with Sumbrod. To- 

S inday 16th— We had a sacramental meeting here; I spoke 
John 11, v. 47, 48 ; at nijrht I preached at Chr. Funk's, 
from Ephesiaiis 2, v. 17 to 20." 17th- We lodged with Jacob 
ISth— Came to my old friend Browning's, and were 
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lodged with Shambach, in Harrison county. 20tb — We lodged 
with Joseph Nafzinger. 21st — We rested here and had meet- 
ing at night. 22d, and 

Sunday 23d — We had a sacramental meeting at Oherholzer's; 
I baptised two persons. 24th— Came through New Philadel- 
phia and lodged with old W m. Butt. 25th, and 26th— We held 
our Annual Conference for Muskingum district, at Christian 
Kohr's, in Tuscarawas county. 27th — We rode 7 miles below 
Coshocton , and lodged at a public house. 28th — Lodged with 
Mr. Mehn, in Somerset. 29th — { came to Br. Herman's. 

Sunday 30lh — I preached at Jacob Mechlin's. 31st— Lodged 
with John Keller. 

June 1st — I visited Rodebach and Yogelgesang; lodged with 
Frederick Arnold. 2d — I came to Br. Joseph Hoffman's. 3d 
■ — I preached at John Hager's, from Luke 18, v. 28, 29, 30 ; 
lodged with Mr. Croub. 4th — This day I came to a Camp- 
meeting at George Benedum's, where I tarried the 5th, and 

Sunday 6th, also Monday 7th— A good many preachers were 
present; they all spoke with power and unction from on high ; 
a great congregation attended, and many were enabled to return 
home praising God for what he had done for their souls. 8th — 
The meeting came to a close ; I rode to John Zeller's, where [ 
staid for the night. 9th — I was with Jacob Zeller. 10th — I 
lodged with Abraham Buckwalter, Uth, and 12th— We held 
our Annual Conference here. 

Sunday 13th— We had meeting at Martin Breisbaeh's ; the 
Conference continued to the 17th. Bless the Lord ! the report 
of the brethren is encouraging; our borders are rapidly enlarg- 
ing in every direction, peace and harmony is prevailing : Lord ! 
let thy kingdom come, and thy will be done on earth as it is 
done in heaven. I rode with Br. Jacob Doub to Mr. Shane- 
felt's, and staid for the night. 18th- — Came to Columbus and 
lodged with Anthony Crum. 19th — Lodged with Mr. Staler. 

Sunday 20th — This day we came to a Methodist Quarterly 
meeting at Zachariah Wells' ; with astonishment I beheld the 
numerous congregation assembled in this wilderness, many In- 
dians, both males and females, were also present. My travel- 
ling companion,- Jacob Doub, preached this forenoon lirst; the 
presiding elder, Br. Young, followed him : then J spoke wi;h 
great liberty. The word spoken had uncommon effect; a man 
came forth from the congregation, reached me his hand and said, 
" Yes, Sir ; I will henceforth try to work out my soul's salva- 
tion :" others pressed forward with streaming eyes anc! request- 
ed us to pray for them ; even some of the Indiana were effected 
to tears, and the sullen and stubborn minds accustomed to bid 
defiance to any and every torture that may possibly be inflicted 
on them by a victorious enemy, had to acknow ledge 1 he mighty 
power of the gospel, which can soften the most obdurate heart, 
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ry. After meeting we rode home with Mr. Hooper 3 of Upper 
Sandusky, and staid for the night. At this place the Methodists 
have a Missionary station, where the Indian children also attend 
a school and are instructed to read and write : also, to perform 
manual labor in husbandry and other occupations. At night I 
attended to their family worship ; they ail behaved with great 
decorum, sat very silent. I sung a lew verses, then prayed 
with a feeling heart that the Lord in mercy might convert every 
one of them, which in my opinion is the surest way to civilize 
the Indians. 21st — This day we rode to Fort Bali and lodged 
with George Stoner. 22d — We came to Br. Jacob Bowlus's. 
23d — I rested here and visited Bowlus's children. 24th — I 
preached at James Morcaft's, about 20 miles from Lower San- 
dusky, on the road to Portland ; had to stay for the night be- 
cause my horse got out of pasture during the time of meeting. 
25th — This whole day I hunted my horse; at night I found h 
at Mr. Walker's. 26th — I travelled alone all day, through a 
level section of country ; came to New Haven and lodged with 
John Delar. 

Sunday 27th-— This day I pursued my way toward Mans- 
field ; coming to a house where I intended to inquire the road, I 
found a number of people assembled to hold a prayer meeting. 
They were informed that I was a preacher, and entreated me to 
alight and preach for them, which I could not refuse. At night 
I preached in Mansfield and lodged with Joshua Smidt. 28th 
- — I staid for the night with Mr. Ilau. 29th — I came through 
Wooster and lodged with Mr. Wyand. 30th — I visited Peter 
Weimar and Christian Knegi, and lodged with Michael Kchr, 

July 1st — This day I rested here. 2d — Came to old Brother 
Shaub's. 3d — I visited Mumma and found Br. George Freem- 
mer here; at night we had meeting at Christian Kohr's. 

Sunday 4th-We preached at Michael Kohr's in the forenoon ; 
in the afternoon on Crooked Run ; at night at Henry Kratzer's. 
I lodged with Frederick Sweinhardt. 5th- — Came to Sham- 
baeh's and staid for the night. 6th — This day we came through 
Steubenville and lodged with Jeremiah Browning. 7th — Lodg- 
ed at Moser's, a public house. 8th — At Mr. Fried's. 9th— 
At John Draksel's. . 10th— At the widow BrechbilPs. 

Sunday 11th — This forenoon I preached here, from Luke IS, 
v. 28, 29, 30 ; in the afternoon we had meeting in Mount Plea- 
sant ; rode 10 miles and lodged with John Weibel. 12th — 
Came to Jacob Blauch's. 13th— To Matthias Smidt's. 14th 
—To McConnell's town. 15th — To my son David's. 16th — 
I returned home : bless the Lord. 

Sunday 18th — This forenoon I preached in Shank's church, 
from Luke 5, v. 19, 20. 20th — I preached at a funeral, from 
Hebrews 9, v. 27, 28. 22d — I visited my daughter. 23d— I 
rode to my son Jacob's; thence to Br. Hildt's, where I staid for 
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Suiiday 25th — This day I was in Hagers-town ; Br. Reiley 
preached, I exhorted after him; visited Br. Hanson who was 
sick, and rode home again. 30th — This was a day of prayer 
and thanksgiving* ; Br. Hildt preached at Mauser's, from Psalm 
50, v. 14, 15 ; I exhorted after him : bless the Lord for the 
grace which I and others felt on this occasion. 

Sunday, August 1st — I preached in Hagers-town, from Mark 
8, v. 34 to 36. 5th — Our Camp-meeting commenced at Wolf- 
kill's, and continued until Tuesday 10th, when the meeting J 
came to a close. This morning Jonas Doub died in a tent on 
the Camp-ground, after a short illness, of cholera morbus. 11th / 
— I rode to Abr. Bauman's and staid for the night. 12th— I 
came to our Camp-meeting at the Rocky Springs ; spoke from/ 
Psalm 126. The meeting continued until Thursday 17th.. ' 

Sunday 22d — I preached at Gerris's, from Luke 19, v. 2 to 
5. 25th — I rode to Pennsylvania ; lodged with Samuel Huber. 
26th — I came to sister Snyder's. 27th — To Abr. Meyer's. 
28th, and 

Sunday 29th — We had a sacramental meeting at Eweny's ; 
I spoke first, from Psalm 126; we had a blessed time. At 
night I preached from Psalm 40, v. 1 to 5 ; the grace of God 
wrought powerfully among the people; many were in distress 
and prayed fervently for mercy ; some obtained pardon of sin in 
the blood ot the Lamb. 30th — i lodged with John Shopp. 
31st — We had meeting at Sherborne's. 

September 1st — To-day I came to Harrisburg and lodged 
with the widow Good. 2d — I came to Br. Neidig's. 3d — To 
Henry Smidt's, on Swatara. 4th, and 

Sunday 5th — We had a sacramental meeting here; I spoke 
this forenoon, from Matthew 15, v. 22 to 23 ; Ave had a blessed 
time, 17 persons were baptised by immersion : many were en- 
abled to rejoice and praise God. 6th — This evening I preached 
at Mr. Patner's, from Luke 17, v. 19. 7th — I spoke at Rupp's, 
from 2d. Peter 1, v. 5 to 8. 8th — I preached at Andrew Miller's 
in the afternoon ; at night at Heilman's school-house. 9th — I 
preached at Mr. Oberkirk's. 10th — I spoke in a school-house, 
from Acts 16, v. 30, 31 ; at night at Mr. George Huber's, from 
Ephesians 2, v. 17, 18. 1 1th— I preached at Mr. Allenberger's 
from Matthew 5, v. 3 to 6. 

Sunday 12th — I preached at Joseph Shank's, from Luke 17, 
v. 19, to an attentive congregation ; in the afternoon at Felix 
Light,s'from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 13th — I preached at 
Benjamin Brubacher's, from Luke 11, v. 21, 22. 14th — I 
preached in Wommelsdorf, and lodged with Mr. Ferguson. 
15th — I spoke at Mr. Steinmetz's, from Psalm 126. 16th — f 
preached in Shafer's-town, at Jacob Bricker's, from John 3, v. 
16, 17, 18. 17th— At Mr. John Disler's. 18th— I spoke in 
the afternoon at Jacob Raush's, from 2d. Peter 1, v. 5,6,7 ; at 
night at John Matthias's, from Matthew 7, v. 13, 14. 



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Sunday 19th — I preached in Keller's school-house, near E- 
phrata, from John 5, v. 5 to 8; in the afternoon at Kolb's, from 
Malachi 4, v. 2. 20th — I had meeting at Christian Hershey's. 
21st — I preached at Mr. Stain's, at 2 o'clock ; Br. William 
Brown met me here ; we rode together to Lancaster and preach- 
ed at night in Elliott's meeting house ; lodged with Mr. Rier. 
22d — I lodged with the widow Baer. 23d — We had meeting 
at Abr. Herr's. 24th — I preached at Abr. Hershey's, from 
Luke 19, v. 5, 6, 7, and lodged with my niece, Fori. 25th — 
This day a sacramental meeting commenced at Mr. Kassal's; 
I spoke first, from John 5, v. 5 to 9 ; at night we had a larger 
congregation than the house could contain ; Abr. Hershey spoke 
First, [ exhorted after him. The power of the Lord wrought 
wonderfully ; many fell to the ground and cried for mercy. 

Sunday 2Gth-This morning we had a blessed time in Love- 
feast; William Brown then spoke in the German and John 
Brown in the English language ; Abr. Hershey and myself ad- 
ministered the sacrament. 27th — Came to Little's-town ; lodg- 
ed with Wm. Brown. 28th — I staid for the night with Bishop. 
29th~I lodged with Valentine Doub. 30th— Returned home. 

Sunday, October 3d — I was at home. 4th— I attended a fu- 
neral. 9th, and 

Sunday 10th--We fead a sacramental meeting at Spessard's. 
11th — I rode to Br. Hildt's and staid for the night. 12th— I was 
with my son Jacob. 13th— I lodged with my daughter. 14th 
—Returned home. 16th, and 

Sunday 17th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Shepherd's- 
town. 23d, and 

Sunday 24th— We had a sacramental meeting in Shank's 
church. 27th— I rode to Peter Stadtler's and staid for the night. 
28th— I lodged with Jonas Spangler, in Adams county. 29th 
—I came to Mr. Herrshinger's. 30th, and 

Sunday 31st— We had a sacramental meeting in Strasburg, 
York county ; I spoke from 1st. Peter 5, v. 5, 6, 7, and lodged 
with Mr. Baker. 

November 1st— I attended meeting at Mr. Kleinfelter's ; Sei- 
bert spoke first, I followed him. 2d— Had meeting at night 
with Mr. Brown. 3d— I pleached at Andrew Flickinger's, 
from Luke 11, v. 21,22. 4th- 1 came to Little's-town and 
lodged at Br. Brown's. 5th— I rested here. 6th, and 

Sunday 7 th— Hard a sacramental meeting here; I spoke from 
Psalm 40, v. 3,4. 8th— Returned home. 

Sunday 14th— 1 preached at Hauser's. 20th, and 

Sunday 21st— Had a sacramental meeting in Hagers-towiL 
24th— I rode to Br. Hildt's, in Virginia, and staid for the night. 
25th— I visited my son Jacob and rode to my son's-in-law. 26th 
--Returned home. 

Sunday 28th-I preached at Schnebly's. 29th-Attended the 
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Sunday, December 5th— I attended meeting in Deutsher's 
fchurch ; the Rev. Mr. Keller, a Lutheran minister spoke first, 
I exhorted after him. 11th, and 

Sunday 12th— I attended a Quarterly meeting in Hagers- 
town, 

Sunday 19th— I preached in Middle-town and lodged with 
Appleman. 20th— I rode to the widow Barsh's and staid for the 
night. 21st— I 'came to Mr. Yundt's, four miles from Balti- 
more. 22d— I came into town. 23d, and 24th— I visited the 
friends in the city. 25th— Christmas Day, we had meeting at 
3 o'clock in the morning ; Br. Sneider preached in the forenoon; 
we administered the sacrament. 

Sunday 26th— This forenoon I preached ; in the afternoon Br. 
Hildt ; tarried this whole week in the city, spent many very 
agreeable as well as disagreeable hours among the fiiends. 

January 1st, 1825— Br. Sneider preached this forenoon. 

Sunday 2d— This forenoon I preached again ; Hildt in the af- 
ternoon. 3d— This day the members of the society had an elec- 
tion for Elders and Trustees. I attended also, but am very 
sorry to say that very little concord and brotherly love appeared 
in the transaction oi business ; and which surely ought to pre- 
vail among professors of religion. 4th— This evening I heard 
Br. Bascom preach in Eutaw meeting house. He is certainly 
a wonderful preacher, and perhaps the greatest orator 1 ever 
heard in or out of the pulpit. 8th— This morning I left Balti- 
more early, in company with Br. Hildt; we rode to Mr, Kne- 
gi's, near Frederick-town, and staid for the night. 

Sunday 9th— This forenoon we attended meeting in Frederick - 
town ; Br. Beverly Waugh preached, I exhorted after him and 
closed the meeting; at night Br. Hddt preached at Staley's ; 
we lodged with Valentine Doub. 10th— I returned home. 11th 
—This day my grand-Son, Christian Newcomer, was married 
to Miss Sarah Keller : mny the Lord bless them. 

Sunday 16th— This day we had meeting at home. 

Sunday 23d— I preached at Hauser's. 26th— I rode to Vir- 
ginia, to Br. Hildt's, and staid for the night. 

Sunday 30th— I preached in Shank's church, 

February 1st— This day I am 76 years of age. O thou mer- 
ciful God ! so many years hast thou borne with my infirmities ; 
I pray thee to continue thy loving kindness and mercy at this 
advanced period of my life. I now stand in need of thy assist- 
ing grace and power ; my body is weak and feeble. My poor 
soul will rely on thee and thee alone ; in thee I will put my trust, 
and claim all thy gracious promises for my own. Only teach 
me to submit totally to thy holy will, and prepare me fully for 
eternal glory : Amen. I rode this day to Yost Herbaugh's, 
and staid for the night. 2d— I came to Little's-town and lodged 
with William Brown. 3d— I preached here, from Romans S, 
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Sunday 6th — I preached at Abr. Meyer's, from Luke 17, V« 
20, 21 ; at night 1 heard Bascom preach in Carlisle ; lodged 
with Zollinger. 7th— I lodged with Sherborne. 8th— At 
Shopp's. 9th— I came to Harrisburg; heie I had another op- 
portunity to hear Mr. Bascom ; I lodged with the widow Good, 
10th— I preached at Mr. Frantz's, from John 5, v. 6, 7,8. llfh 
—I lodged with John Hershey. 12th— At Christian Hershey's. 

Sunday 13th— This forenoon I preached at Mr. Btenz's, from 
Luke 17, v. 15, 16, 17 ; at night at Barbara Hershey's, from 
Romans 8, v. 15. 14th — I preached a funeral sermon, from 
Psalm 39, v. 5, 6, 7, at Charles Heisler's, whose son was buried ; 
came to my niece, Yordy's, and staid for the night. 15th— I 
lodged with Baer. 16th— At the widow Cryder's. 17th- -We 
had meeting at Kolb's ; rode home with Long and staid for the 
night. 18th— I preached at Bortsfield's, and lodged with the 
widow Herr. 19th — I preached here, from Romans 5, v. 1 to 4. 

Sunday 20th— 1 preached at Abr. Hershey's, from Malachi 
4, v. 1 to 3, and staid for the night. 21st— I had meeting at the 
widow Herr's. 22d— At Christian Hershey's. 23d— I came 
through Columbia and York, to John Spangler's. 24th— I 
rode 39 miles to Jacob Herbaugh's. 25th— Returned home. 
26th, and 

Sunday 27th— I attended a Quarterly meeting in Boonsbo- 
rough. 

March 1st— I preached a funeral sermon, from Psalm 39, v. 
4, 5. 

Sunday 6th— I preached at Hauser's. 10th— Rode to Hildt's 
and staid for the night. 

Sunday 13th— I attended meeting in Shepherd's-town and 

lodged with my daughter. 14th— Returned home. 

Sunday 20th— I preached at Gerris's. 24th— I again rode to 
Hildt's, in Virginia, and staid for the night. 25th— I tarried 
kere, and wrote a letter to Br. George Froemmer, in Indiana. 

Sunday 27th— This day I attended a Dunker meeting. 31st 
--Rode to Bishop's, in Little's -town. 

April 1st— This day I rode 41 miles to Baltimore without meat 
or drink, and lodged with Lewis Kalbfus. 

Sunday 3d— This forenoon Br. Snyder preached in the church; 
I spoke in the afternoon. 4th, and the following days, I attend- 
ed the Methodist Conference ; tarried in the city until the 14$), 
<md rode this day 47 miles to Valentine Doub's, where I staid 
lor the night. 15th— Returned home. 

May 6th — I left home and came to Valentine Doub's. 7 th, 
and 

Sunday 8th— We had a sacramental meeting here ; I spoke 
from Romans 5, v. 1 to 5. 9th— I came to Little's-town and 
lodged with Br.B ishop. 10th— This day the session of our An- 
nual Conference commenced, and continued until Friday even- 
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Sunday 15th— I preached at Gerris's. 17th — ! set out on my 
.journey to the State of Ohio; lodged with my son David. 18 th 
— I rode in company with Jacob Doub, my travelling* compan- 
ion, to Bruhacher's, in Bedford county. 19th— We rode 50 
miles to Startler's. 20th — Mode again 49 miles to John Bon- 
net's. 21st, and 

Sunday 22d — We had a sacramental meeting in Mount Plea- 
sant. 23d, and 24th — We held our Conference here, for Musk- 
ingum district ; old Br. Dr&ksel and John Kline died since I 
was here last year. 2oth— I lodged with Br. Erret. 26th— I 
c.une through Williams-port to Mr. Fry's. 27th — To Jacob 
Winter's. 28th, and 

Sunday 29th — We had a sacramental meeting here; T spoke 
from 2d. Peter 1, v. 5, 6, 7. SOth-J preached irom Matthew 
15, v. 25 to 28. 31st— Lodged in Steuben vilie. 

June Ist-This day it raine»l incessantly ; we came to Mr. 
Kershner's and were friendly entertained. 2d-Came to a 
Camp-meeting at John Crum's, in Harrison county ; J tarried 
here until the 6th and rode to Michael Kohr's, where I staid for 
the night. 7th-I came to John Jacob Shoub's, on Crooked 
'Run, where our general Conference is to be held: may the Lord 
grant us his assisting grace. The Conference continued until 
Fnd-ay the 10th ; Br. Kumler and myself were elected Bish- 
ops of the society for the four succeeding years. O Lord Jesus ! 
help thou my infirmities. I rode to Christian Kohr's and staid 
for the night. 11th — I rode with Br. Henry Kumler to Co- 
shocton. 12£h-To Newark. 13th-Came to Jacob Mechlin's. 
14th — 1 visited some friends and lodged with Jacob Arnold. 
15th— i came to Joseph Hoffman's. 16th, 17th, and 18th— We 
held our Annual Conference for 8cie>to district, at George 
€rowFs. 

Sunday 19th — I preached in Lancaster in the Methodist 
meeting house, and lodged with Philip Feder. 20th — 1 lodged 
with Jacob Mechlin. 2 1st— I preached in Rushville, and staid 
for the night with Buck. 22d-I came to Daniel Ly day's. 23d 
-1 rode 39 miles and lodged at a public house. 24th-] came to 
Mr. Hess's. 25lh-I came through Wheeling and lodged at a 
public house. 

Sunday 26th — This day we came to Washington ; Br. Doub 
preached in the afternoon; we staid with Harnish. 27th — 
This morning we set out early, rode 43 miles. 28th — To-day 
we rode 48 miles and lodged at a public house. 29th — We rode 
44 miles and lodged with Mr. Jacob Slagle. 30th— Came to 
my son David's. 

July 1st — I returned home and found all the family well. 

Sunday 3d— This day I was at home; being fatigued by my 
ourney, I staid at home this week, occasionally assisting in bar- 
Testing. 

Sunday 10th— I preached in Gerris's church. 13th— T rode 
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k> Virginia, ana staid for the night with my daughter. 14{fc— I 
rode to my son Jacob's, loth — To Br. Xilldt's. 16th — To my 

son Davk/s. 

Sunday 17th — I attended meeting in Hagers-town, and lodg- 
ed with my nephew, Christian Newcomer. 21st — I preached 
at. Isaac Long's, from Luke 11, v. 1 to 5. 

Sunday 24th — I attended a funeral. 

Sunday 3 1st — This day I attended a Mennorxite meeting ; 
Beehtel, Smith and Welty, were the speakers, but they were -so 
narrow hearted that they would not give me liberty to speak. 

August 4th — } came to our Camp-meeting at YVoli kill's; I 
preached the first discourse, from John 6, v. 27 to 29. The 
meeting continued until the Cih. On the whole it was a good 
time. 

Sunday 14th^-T preached at Jacob Newcomer's, from Luko 
IS, v. 28 to 30. 17th— I set cut for Pennsylvania; came to 
A or. Baumairs and staid for the night. 18th — Our Camp- 
meeting commenced at the Rocky Springs, and continued to the 
23d. 25th — I attended a Camp-meeting at Henry Herrshing- 
cr s, in York county, which continued to the 30th : glory te to 
God, many souls were awakened, convicted, and I trust seme of 
them happily converted to God. 1 rode to York and lodged 
with the Widow Bentz. 31st-Cameto Abr. Hershey'sand staid 
for the night. 

September 1st — This day I came to a Camp-meeting at Felix 
Light's ; and tarried till the 6th. This afternoon 1 married 
Br. Daniel Pfeifer to Miss Barbara Hershey, and staid for the 
night. 7th — I preached at Musselmaif s, from John 5, v. 4, £>, 
6. Sih — f lodged with Br. Rupp. 9ih— — I staid for the night 
with sister Snyder. 10th — I visited several iamiiies in B£r 
neighborhood. 

Sunday 11th — I preached here, from John 1, v. 11. 12. tSih 
—J visited Br. Meyer. 13th — I preached at WcndersaalV 
from Psalm 126. 14th — I came to Hagers-town and lodged 
with Jacob Meyers. 15th — Returned home. 18th, and 

Sunday 19th — We had a sacramental meeting in Shank 1 * 
church • I spoke from John 5, v. 6, 7, S. 20th-^-I rode to Vir- 
ginia and lodged with Br. Hildt. 24th — I rode with Br. Hildt 
to Chr. Huber's, where we staid for the night. 25th, and 

Sunday 26th— We had a sacramental meeting in Mechanics r - 
town ; rode this afternoon to John Cronise's and staid for the 
night. 27th — I preached at Valentine Dcub's, from Luke II , 
v. 21, 22, 23. 2Sfh — I returned home. 

Sunday, October 2d— This day I attended a sacramental 
meeting in Pleasant Valley ; we had a grcaious time. 7 th — I 
set out again for Pennsylvania, rode to Joseph Kfebs's and staid 
for the night. 8th, and 

Sunday 9th — We had a sacramental meeting in Little's-town; 
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10th — I came to Baltimore and lodged with Mr. Lewis Ea-r.- 
fus. 

Sunday 16th — This day I preached here, from John 3, v. 16. 
17, 18 • staid in the city "till the 21st, when I rode 27 miles to 
Christian Stableii's, and staid for the night 22d, and 

Sunday 23d— We had a sacramental meeting in Strasbisrg ; 
preached from John 19, v. 28 to SO. I lodged with Mr.. Baker 
•24th — I rode 49 miles and staid fbf the night with Mr. Villiard. 
25th — i returned- homo and ibund Br. Henry K under and Si- 
mon Dreisbach at our house. 27th — Had meeting at Jacob 
Wenger's. 2Sth— At Samuel Holer's. 29ih— Came to sister 
•Snyder's. 

Sunday 30th — This forenoon we had meeting here ; rode Id 
miles to Samuel Flickinger's, and staid for the night. SIst — - 
Came through Harris burg and lodged with Jacob Walter. 

November 1st — This day wo came through MillerVtown 
and Lebanon, and lodged with John Sinn. 2d — I came to Jo- 
seph Fiickmger's. Bit— Lodged with Mr. Britlenstein. 4th — 
Preached here, from Ephesians 2, y. 17, 18, 19. 5th— W r e had 
meeting at Mr. Walter's. 

Sunday 6th— This forenoon J preached at. John Neidig's ; at 
jiight we had a blessed meeting at Shopp's. 7th— I lodged who 
old Mr. Slimier. 8th- W e preached in Shippensburg,. and IckIit- 
ed with Ml Bleymeyer. 9th-l staid with John Cryder, 10th 
-1 came to my son David's, llth-ileturned home. 12tli- At- 
tended a fun e rah 

Sunday 13th-I was in Hagers-town ; Br. Henry K.usnler 
preached in the German and Simon Dreisbach in the English 
language ; I lodged with Joseph Hershey. 14th- Had meeting 
at Jacob Wenger's. loth-in Green-castle. lGlh-Came to 
Chambersburg. 17th, 18th, and 19(h-We held our Annual 
Conference. 

Sunday 20th— We had a sacramental meeting. 21st— The 
Conference way brought to a close ; 38 preachers were present ; 
all the business was transacted in love and harmony. 22d-I 
rode in company with Br. K miller and Ilildt to Kagers-tov, m 
and lodged with John Hershey. 24th-I returned home. 

Sunday 27th -I preached at Tiauser's. 

December 2d, and Sunday 3d-i attended a Quarterly meet- 
ing in Sharpsburg. 

Sunday lOth-l preached in Green-castle. KUh-1 rode to Vir- 
ginia, lodged with my daughter. 

Sunday 17th— 1 preached in Shephercl's-town ; rode to mv son 
Jacob's and staid for the night 18th-l was with Br. Ililclt 
19th— I returned home. 

Sunday 25th— I preached at Jacob Thomas's; Br. Jacob 
Bowlus, from the State of Ohio, was present. 

January 1st, 1826-This day Jacob Bowlus preached aj 
Sohnebiy's ; 1 exhorted alter him. 4th- This morning 1 intend- 



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fed to visit my brother Peter, who had been sick for some time; 
but before I set out I received the information that he had de- 
parted this life, aged 73 years and 4 months. Rode to Hagers- 
town and heard Lorenzo Dow preach from Ephesians 2, v. 8 ; I 
lodged with Joseph Hershey. 6th-Thisday 1 attended the fu- 
neral of my brother Peter. I am now the only one left of all 
my brothers and sisters : may the Lord prepare "me fully to en- 
ter into his rest. 

Sunday 8th-I preached at the funeral of John Meyer. 13th 
— I rode to Valentine Doub's, where I met Br. Jacob Bowlus 
again. Mth-We rode to Mechanics'-town and lodged with Ja- 
cob W oiler. 

Sunday 15th-This forencon Er. Bowlus preached here to a 
large congregation ; I followed him ; we had a blessed meeting. 
I lodged with old Mr. Welier. 16th- We had meeting at Val- 
entine Doub's. 17th— lp Middle-town. ISth-At Nicholas 
Bowlus's. 19th-Returned home. 

Sunday 22d~This forenoon I preached at Hauser's ; at night 
in Shank's church. 23d-I rode to Virginia to my sou's-in-Liw. 
24th-Br. Bowlus and I rode to Br.Hildt's and staid for the night. 
27th-Returned home. 

Sunday 29th-Br. McCoy preached at our house; I exhorted 
after him. 

February Ist-This day I am 77 years of age : may Almighty 
God look on me, a poor helpless creature, in mercy and compas- 
sion, and grant me grace and power to prove faithful unto the 
end. 2d- 1 came to my son David's, and learned that his eldest 
daughter Elizabeth had died, aged 23 years, 3 months. 3d-I 
attended her funeral. 4th, and 

Sunday 5th-I attended a Quarterly meeting in Hagers-town. 

Sunday 12th— I preached in Hagers-town, from John 3, v. 17, 
18 ; lodged with Joseph Hershey, On account of the severity 
of the weather, I staid at home for several weeks. 

March 11th — This day I left home and rode to Valentine 
Doulvs. 

Sunday 12th — I preached in Wachter's school-house ; rode 
20 miles to Mr. Reiisneider's, and staid for the night. 13th — - 
1 came to Manchester, to Br. E zekiel Boring's. 14th — I came 
to Baltimore and lodged with Lewis Kalbfus. loth — I visited 
seme of the friends in the city. 16th — I attended the Melho-* 
dist Conference and dined with the Bishops at Dr. Baker's. 

Sunday 19th— This forenoon Br. Gideon Smith preached in 
the church, I exhorted after him ; tarried in the city until the 
23d, when I rode 47 miles and lodged with Valentine Doub., 
24th — Returned home. 

Sunday 26th— I preached in Shank**? church. 29th — J rode 
to Jacob Wenger's ; here I met Br. Henry Kumler, from the 
State of Ohio. We rode together to Samuel Huber's and staid 
icr the night. 30th — Lodged at Shallenberger's. 31st-I cam§ 



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to the house where I have been so often and so friendly entertain- 
ed, where I always have found an agreeable home day or night ; 
but alas! sister Snyder was no-more; she had departed this 
life. The house appeared no longer the same ; all seemed des- 
olate and empty. Rode to Abr. Meyer's and staid for the night. 

April 1st — This day we rode through Carlisle, and lodged 
with Mr. Bowman. 

Sunday 2d — I preached at Samuel Bowman's, to a large con- 
gregation. 3d, 4th, and 5th — We held our Annual Conference 
at John -Shopp's 3 in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania. 6th — 1 
ro le in camp my w ith Brs f-Iildfc and ivumler, to Carlisle ; we 
had some business to transact in the Register's office, respecting 
a legacy of 1000 dollars left to the society of the United Breth- 
ren in Christ, for the support of the tra velling preachers, by the 
late sister Snyder : we lodged with Zollinger. 7th — We came 
to Joseph Knegi's and staid for the night, 8th — Lodged with 
Jacob Wenger. 

Sunday 9th — I preached at MiddlekauiT's in the forenoon ; 
at night in Hagers-town ; lodged with Joseph Hershey. 10th 
•^41 returned home. 

Sunday 16th — This forenoon we preached at Hauser's; in the 
afternoon I bid my family farewell, and set out with Br. Kum- 
ler on my journey to the State of Ohio ; came to my son Da- 
vid's and staid ibr the night. 17th — Rode to McCoimelPs- 
town. 18th-^To Matthias Smidt's. !9th— Came to Jacob 
Blanch's. 20th — Lodged with Daniel Wormam 21st — Rest- 
ed here. 22d, and 

.Sunday 23d — We had meeting in Mount Pleasant ; I believe 
it was not altogether in vain. Rode io Greensburg and lodged 
with Henry Spayth, 24th— Had meeting at Erret's. 25th— 
Came through Pittsburg and lodged at a public house. 26th 
—Lodged with Mr. John Flits. 27th — Came to Henry Stam- 
bach's. 28th— To Centreville. 29th, and 

Sunday 30th — We had meeting at Jacob Knegi's ; I spoke 
from John 3, v. 16, 17, 18; we had a large congregation and 
the Lord made bare his arm to the conversion-of sinners : unto 
him be all the glory. 

May 1st — To-day we came to Joseph Nafzinger's, and staid 
for the night. 2d$ and 3d — We held our Annual Conference 
for Muskingum district. 4th — Came through Froe}>ort and 
lodged at a public house. 5th — Came through Cambridge and 
lodged again at a public house. 6th — Came to Rushville ; my 
horse became so lame that f could proceed no further.' 

Sunday 7th — We had meeting at Herman's; I lodged with 
Jacob Mechlin. 8th — I tarried here and rested myself. 9th— 
Came through Lancaster, to Joseph Hoffman's. 10th — Lodge. I 
with George Dreisbach. 11th— Came te Martin DreisbachY 
12th — To John Kohr's. 13th— To William Ambrouse's. 

Sunday 14th— We had meeting at Mr. Summer's ; I spoke 
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in the English and Br. Kumler in the German language. 15tfc 
— We returned to William Ambrouse's. 16th, 17th, and 18th 
— We held our Annual Conference here, for the Scioto district. 
19th — Came to Lebanon and lodged with Br. Vogelgesang. 
20th — We had meeting at Kershner's. 

Sunday 21st — We preached at Jacob Kemp's; rode to Br. 
Andrew Zeller's and staid for the night. 22d— Rested here. 
23d — Came to Gabriel Thomas's. 24th — Preached at Andrew 
Zeller's, jr. 25th— Lodged with Jacob Antrum. 26th---I 
came to Br. Henry Kumler's * staid for the night and rested 
well. 27th — Lodged with Br. Jacob Flickinger. 

Sunday 28th — I preached here, from Psalm 40, v. 1, 2,3. 
29th— Returned to Br. Kumler's. 30th— I lodged with Jacob 
Antrum. 31st- Visited several families in this section of coun- 
try, and lodged with Meyer. 

June lst-Thisday I visited more of the friends and lodged 
with Martin Shuey. 2d-I staid for the night with Adam Cob- 
lentz. 3d, and 

Sunday 4th- We had a sacramental meeting ; it was truly a 
time of grace to many persons; rode home with David Wor- 
man and staid for the night. 5th-This forenoon we held our 
Love-feast ; the brethren and sisters spoke with a warm heart ; 
I lodged with Henry Frey. 6th-This day our Annual Con- 
ference commenced here, for the Miama district, and continued 
until the 9th. 10th— I commenced my journey towards home, 
and lodged with Edward Waters. 

Sunday 11th— I attended meeting in Xenia, in the Methodist 
meeting house, and lodged with Woodsbury. 12th-I rode 
through Washington and .lodged in Oldtown. 13th— I came to 
Joseph Hoffman's. 14th — To Br. Benedum's. 15th — Game 
through Lancaster to Herman's, and staid for the night. 16th- 
I lodged with Jacob Mechlin. 17th — Came to Kushville and 
lodged with Buck. 

Sunday 18th — I preached at Lyday's, from Ephesians 2, v, 
16 to 19. 19th — I received Br. Lehman and Mr. Buckwalter ? 
for travelling companions ; we rode 34 miles and lodged at a 
public house. 20th — Came to M'orristown. 21st — To Wheel- 
ins;. 22d — Lodged with Rarnish, in Washington. 23d— At 
John Fried's. 24th— At Daniel Woi ■ man's. 

Sunday 25th — This forenoon I preached in Bonnet's school- 
house, to a tolerably large congregation ; staid for the night at 
Bonnet's. 26th — I lodged at a public house kept by Mr. Brook. 
27th — Came to Jacob Blauch's and rested well. 28th — I staid 
for the night at Bloody Fvim. 29th — Came to Mercersburg. 
30th — To my son David's. 

July 1st — I arrived at home and found the family all well : 
bless the Lord for his goodness. 

Sunday 2d — I attended meeting at Jacob Thomas's. 6th— 
I rode to Virginia to my son's-in-law. 7th — To my son JacoVs. 



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8th — This morning I rode to Br. Hildt's; in the afternoon we 
rode to Hagers-town and lodged with Joseph Hershey. 

Sunday 9th — This forenoon Br. Hildt preached here, I ex- 
horted after him ; rode to my son David's, his companion is ra^ 
ther in a decline: may the Lord prepare her for her latter end* 

Sunday 16th— 1 was again at meeting in Hagers-town; ai 
Mr. Bitner preached, I exhorted after him. 

Sunday 23d— This day I attended meeting in Shank's church; 
Br. John Russel preached from Ecclesiastieus 9, v. 11, 12; I 
followed him. 25th-I rode to Yost Herbaugh's and staid for 
the night. 26th-Came to Br. Bishop's, in lnttle's-town ; here 
I met Brs. Hildt and Zahn. 27th- We rode together to a Camp- 
meeting, near Strasburg, in York county. The meeting con-* 
tinued until 

August Ist-Many souls were happily converted; I rode this 
day with Br. Hildt to LittleVtown again, and lodged with 
Bishop. 2d— Rode more than 40 miles To our house. 3d-Rcde 
to a Camp-meeting at Wolfkill's; the meeting continued to 
the 8th, when I rode home. 

Sunday 13th-This forenoon I attended a funeral; rode to Ha- 
gers-town ; Simon Dreisbach preached in the afternoon, I ex- 
horted after him and lodged with Jacob Meyer. 14th— I left 
home for Pennsylvania, staid for the night in Green-castle. 
15th — Lodged with Witmer. 16th — At Joseph Knegi's, 17th 
— Came to a Camp-meeting in Cumberland county, Pennsyl- 
vania ; tarried here till the 22d, and rode this day 42 miles to 
my son David's. 23d— I returned home and made preparation 
for a journey to Canada. 25th — I set out to a part of our con- 
tinent which I had never before vjsited : may some kind guar- 
dian angel accompany me on my journey and preserve me from 
harm. Rode this day to Mr. Bowman's, in Huntingdon coun- 
ty, and staid for the night. 26th — This day I rode to Br. Awes ? , 
where I met my travelling companion Gideon Smith; we rode 
together to John Huert's, and staid for the night. 

^Sunday 27th— This day I preached at Mr. Harnish's, from 
Ephesians 2, v. 16, 17, 18; rode home with Mr. Rider 11 
miles, and preached at night from Matthew 15, v. 22 k> 28, 
28th — I preached in Hillsborough, in the Methodist meeting 
house, and lodged with Br. Flu gel, an old acquaintance. 29th 
—Lodged at Mr. Wilson's, a public house, in Clairfield county. 
$0th — This day we rode 44 miles to Adam Mong's, and staid 
for the night. 31st — To-day we came to Franklin ; Br. Gid- 
eon Smidt tarried here to preach in the evening ; I continued 
my journey 12 miles and lodged with a Seceder family. 

September 1st — This day I travelled alone, came through 
Meadville and Rockville ; in this section of country I found 
many German settlers ; I lodged at Mr. King's, a public house. 
2d — This day my travelling companion overtook me ; we rode 
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er, Christian Smith ; we had meeting at a school-house near 
Erie; the audience was considerably effected. 

Sunday 3d — To-day we preached again at the same place ; I 
rode to Erie and lodged with James Sierret, a tanner. 4th— I 
came to Wendel Butt's and s.tafd for the night. 5th— J came to 
Joseph Ewi's, an old acquaintance, and staid for the night ; I km 
now in the State of Mew York. 6th— We travelled all day ; 
lodged at night at a public house. 7th — To-day we travelled 
•42 miles down Lake Erie, and lodged with Daniel Cryder. 
8th — Game, to WiiiiamsviHe, a small village ; here we had 
meeting and lodged with Christian Hershey. 9th — To-day wo 
came to Jacob Shopp's, where a sacramental meeting had been 
appointed ; a great many people assembled, I preached from 
Luke 17, v. 12 to 15, with great liberty. In the evening we 
celebrated the washing of feet. 

Sunday 10th — This morning we held our Love-feast ; Bt\ 
Christian Smith spoke first, in the German, his son Gideon fol- 
lowed in the English language. The Lord's Supper was ad- 
ministered ; on the whole it was a tolerably good meeting. 11th 
— To-day 1 entered Canada, crossed the Niagara river at Black 
Rock, and lodged with Jacob Miller, in Lincoln county. 12th 
—I preached here, from John 3, v. 16 to 19, to an attentive 
congregation ; I met many acquaintances here, whom i had not 
seen for many years. I lodged with John Boyer. 13th — 1 
preached in a school-house, on Black Creek. The people gen- 
erally were effected to tears : may the Lord bless them and 
grant unto all of them vital religion and true piety. I lodged 
with John Earnhardt. 14th — To-day I tarried in this neigh- 
borhood and lodged with Samuel Long. 15th — I came to Mr. 
Jacob W isler's ; in conversation we discovered that we were 
first cousins, my mother and his mother being sisters ; he lives 
7 miles above Niagara Falls, f lodged with John Miller. 16th 
—I visited Mr Oberholzer, and lodged with John Reson. 

Sunday 17th — This forenoon I preached here, from John 3, 
v. 17 to 18 ; the word spoken had considerable effect. The au- 
dience were melted to tears. This afternoon we passed the cel- 
ebrated Falls of Niagara : O ! what a stupendous wonder of 
nature? At a great distance I could hear the thunders of the 
cataract; I lodged with Jacob Miller. 18th — Thisxlity I vis* 
ited seyeral families, rode on the Canada side up the Niagara 
river nearly to Black Rock, and lodged with Samuel McAfee, 
19th — J crossed the Niagara river, stopped at old Mr Long 1 ?, 
visited the widow Hershey and staid for the night with Chris- 
tian Hershey. 20th-I lodged with Shopp. 21st — I rode 38 
miles through Genessee ccunty, to Covington. 22d — I crossed 
Gesessee river and lodged with Henry Dreisbach, who keep* a 
public house. 23d — I lodged in a village called Bath. 

Sunday 24th— To-day I came to the widow Borcy 7 ?, hi Tio- 
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lodged at Peter Meyer's, a public house, in Lycoming county ; 
this is a German settlement. 26th — I rode across the Alleghe- 
ny mountains, down Lycoming creek to Williams-port; here 
J crossed the Susquehanna river, intending to reach Benjamin 
Baer's, but night overtook me ; f stopped at a house for lodg- 
ings, and to my joy and delight I found in my host a pious Me- 
thodist family, Miller by name. These people entertained me 
very hospitably, may the Lord reward them. 27th — i visited 
the widow Baer ; more than 20 years. ago I preached in this 
house ; rode *to Benjamin Baer's and staid for the night. 28th 
—Came to Martin Dreisbach's, an old acquaintance, and staid 
for the night. 29th — f visited John Dreisbach, came through 
New Berlin, in Union county, stopped at Mr. Walter's and 
took refreshment ; then rode to Henry Straub's and staid for 
the night. 30th — I stopped with Feter Swartz ; rode to old 
Philip Hoffman's and staid for the night. 

Sunday, October 1st — This forenoon J preached from John 
5, v. 6, 7, 8 ; rode home with John Hoffman and staid for the 
night. 2d — I crossed the Juniatta river, came to a very steep 
and rough mountain, with difficulty I gained the summit ; here 
I kneeled down and offered up praises and thanksgiving to my 
Lord and Master for all his mercies ; remembered all my breth- 
ren in the ministry at a throne of grace : I believe it was ac- 
ceptable in his sight, for 1 felt his gracious presence in my soul: 
hallelujah ! glory ! honour and praise be unto our God for ever. 
In a short time I reached sister JRodfang's residence ; she recei- 
ved me very joyfully, procured refreshment for myself and 
horse. After praying together, I rode to Br. John Snyder's and 
staid for the night. 3d — Came through Carlisle, stopped at 
Abr. Meyer's, found him very ill and staid for the night, 4th 
-I visited Michael and John Baer; at night I preached at Abr. 
Meyer's, from John 5,*v. 5, 6, 7. 5th— Br. Meyer requested 
me to stay with him another day, to which I consented. 6tk»-« 
This morning he appeared somewhat better ; I bid him fare- 
well, and do not expect to see him any more in this world. I 
rode to Joseph Knegi's and staid for the night. 7th, and 

Sunday 8th— f attended a Camp-meeting: near Shippensburg, 
9th-I lodged with Samuel Huber. 10th— Returned home. 12th 
-.-Rode to Virginia to see my children; my daughter and her 
husband were both sick. 14th— Rode to my son Jacob's and 
staid for the night. . 

Sunday 15th— I rode to Br. Hildt's, but he had not yet return- 

from Ohio, visited Silber and Weller, and rode home. 

Sunday 22d— Preached at Gerris's. 28th, and 

Sunday 29th-- We had a sacramental meeting at Thomas's ; 
I spoke from Luke 24, v. 45. 30th— Returned home. 

November 1st— To-day I received intelligence that my son 
David's companion had died. 3d-Attended the funeral ; the 
Rev. Mr. Keller preached the funeral, from Phiilippians 1, y, 
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Sunday 5th— We bad a Quarterly meeting' in Hagers-town; 
I spoke from Psalm 39, v. 4, 5, 6. On the morning of the 6th, 
we had Love-feast; administered the sacrament and had a pre- 
cious time ; manv souls were converted and enabled to rejoice in 
the forgiveness of sin. Slh— Rode to Virginia to Br. Hildt's ; 
lie had just returned from Ohio a few days age. I staid far ti e 
fright 9 ih— I lodged with my son Jacob. 10th — 1 was ai my 
-daughter's. llth-Ileturued home. 

Sunday 12th— I preached at Gerris's church. 

Sunday 19th—! did not feel well and therefore staid at home. 
23d— Attended the funeril of Elizabeth Funck. 24th— I set 
out for Baltimore, came to the widow Barsh's and staid for the 
night. 25th— I came to li e city and lodged with Wca. Brown. 

Sunday 28th— Br. XiiUU preached this forenoon; I spoke in 
the afternoon from John o, v. 6 to 9 : in the evening we had 
prayer meeting. 27th— i visited some friends in the city. 28tli 
—I led a class-meeting, ail sisters. 29th-- Visited Andrew Brim- 
ner ; he was very ill. 30th— Had meeting at. night at William 
Nurnsea/s. 

December 1st— This day I also spent in visiting different fam- 
ilies. 2d— To-day Andrew Brufiner was buried; William 
Brown spoke first, the Rev. Mr. Kurtz followed him. 

Sunday 3d— Br. Hildt preached again this forenoon. 4th, 
and 5th— Hildt and myself visited some more of the Baltimore 
friends ; in the evening I attended the marriage of Lewis Kaib- 
fus to the widow Kraft. 6th— I left Baltimore and came to the 
widow Barsh's. 7th-.- Returned home. I staid at home from 
this time until December 31st, when I attended a watch-aight 
at VYengers. 

January 1st, 1827— This day I preached in Green-castle, and 
lodged with Shalienberger. 2d— 1 came to Samuel Ruber's. 
3d— Had meeting at Valentine Hisky's; I spoke here to a large 
congregation, from Luke 2 ; v. 28, 29,30. 4th- Lodged with 
Joseph Knegi. 5th— At A. Baer's. (3th— Had a watch-night 
and a blessed time here. 

Sunday 7th— This day the meeting continued; the Lord was 
present. 8th- I rode with Br. Snyder to the widow Meyer's ; 
Br. Abr. Meyer was no more ; we staid for the night. 9th— I 
came to Carlisle and lodged with Zollinger. 10th— 1 came to 
John Shopp's. 11th- -I "preached at John Neidig's, from John 
1, v. 8, 9, 10. 12th — I lodged with John Bowman, loth,, and 

Sunday 14th— We had a two-days' meeting at Stain's ; I 
lodged wit}) Benjamin Ewerly. loth— I lodged with David 
Baer. 16th — This was a remarkably cold day ; rode to Joseph 
Knegi's and staid for the night. 17th— This was also a very 
cold day ; I rode through Shippensburg, Chambersburg rmd 
Green-castle, to Jacob Wenger's, and staid for the night. 18th 
--Returned home. 

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With old Mr. Witter. 25th— I rode to Hildt's and staid for the 
night. 26th— I staid with my son Jacob. 27th— Lodged with 
■my daughter. 

Sunday 28th— To-day f attended meeting in Shepherd Vtpwn; 
Br. Hanson spoke first, I exhorted after him ; rode to old Mi- 
chael Thomas's and staid for the night. 29th— Returned home. 

February 1st — This day I am 78 years of age. O! thou 
merciful God, how can 1 sufficiently, praise thy holy name? 
What gratitude am I in duty bound to render unto thee, for all 
the mercies which I still receive at thy bountiful hands? Q 
Lord Jesus I pray thee to render thanks unto thy heavenly Fa- 
ther and also unto mine, in my stead, for I am. insufficient to do. 
it acceptably. 

Sunday 4th— I was at home ; the Lord is gracious to poor un- 
worthy me, for some time past I have been unusually happy and 
able to rejoice in the God of my salvation, O Lord, my all is 
thine; I offer myself up unto thee totally and without reserve, 
only continue unto me thy grace, and' if consistent with thy ho- 
ly will, let me continue in this happy frame of mind through 
life and in death : Amen. 9th— I rode to' Valentine Doub's and 
staid for the night. 10th— I lodged with John Cronise. 

Sunday 11th — I was with Br. Simon Dreisbach, in Rema- 
berg's school-house ; at night we had meeting at Doub's. 14th 
— Returned home. 

Sunday 18th— I was at home, not being well 'for several days 
past. 

Sunday 25th— I preached in Hagers-town, from Acts 16, v. 
14, to 17 ; lodged with Joseph Hershey. 26th— I lodged with 
in y" son David. 27th— 1 returned home. 

March 3d— This day Br. Henry Kumler came to my place of 
residence. 

Sunday 4th- -This forenoon he preached at Mauser's ; in tee 
evening we had meeting at our house. 

Sunday 11th— This day I had no appointment; 12th— I rode 
to my daughter's in Virginia. 13th— I was with Br. Hildtand 
staid for the night. 14th— I returned home. 17th, and 

Sunday 18th — I was at a Quarterly-meeting in Hagers-town, 
Brs. Baer, Styers, and Riley, preached with great power; 
we had a blessed time ; several persons got religion and found 
the pearl of great price; lodged with Joseph Hershey. 20th— 
Upturned home. 

Sunday 25th — 1 wa3 again in Bagers-town, Daniel Kumler 
preached, 1 exhorted after him. 29th-.-Left home to attend our 
Annual Conference in Pennsylvania; rode to Abraham Bow- 
man's and staid for the night. 30th— I came to Shippensburg 
and lodged with Bleymeyer. 31st-Lodged with Mr. Yonng. 

Sunday, April 1st— This forenoon I preached in the late Br. 
David Snyder's meeting house, from John 5, v. 6, 7, 8. 2d— i 
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3d-- This forenoon our Conference commenced and continued 
until Thursday evening: 5th, when we closed in peace and har- 
mony. 7th— I returned home and made preparation lor my 
journey to the west. 

Sunday 8th— I came to Hagers-town ; Ers. Hildt and Kum- 
ier preached here this forenoon; I lodged with Marteny. 9th 
—I lodged with Br. Kumler at Jacob Wenger's. 10th— Rede 
to Rcemer's. llth-To Stadtler's. 12th-Had meeting at Ja- 
cob Blauch's. 13th~Lodged with Bonnet. 14th- With John 
Draksei. 

Sunday loth— This day we had meeting three times in Mount 
Pleasant. 16th— Our meeting continued this forenoon and at 
night. 17fh, and 18th— V/ e held our Conference for Muskin- 
gum district. 19th— Came to Washington. 20th— Lodged at 
a public house. 21st— At Mr. Kershner's. 

Sunday 22d— We rode to Cadiz in Harrison county. 23d > 
and 24th— We reached Zanesville and lodged with Mr. Young 
who kept a public house. 25th— Lodged with Mr. Buck in 
Rushviilc. 28th— We h;:d meeting at Herman's. 27th— Lodg- 
ed with Jacob Arnold. 28th— With Daniel Arnold. 

Sunday 29th— This forennoon we had meeting at Jacob Ar- 
nold's ; in the afternoon in Lancaster, rode yet to Joseph Hoff- 
man's and staid for the night. 30th— Lodged with Philip Kre- 
mer. 

May 1st— To-day we had meeting here, and our Conference 
for the Scioto district commenced its session ; on the evening of 
the 3d the Conference was brought to a close : bless the Lord ! 
love and harmony prevailed among the brethren. 4th--Came 
to George Dreisbach's and staid for the night. 5th— Lodged 
with Martin Dreisbach. 

Sunday 6th— I preached here. 7th— Staid for the night in 
Chillicothe. with Madeira. '8th*- Lodged with Mr. Harrison. 
9th — We came to Lebanon and lodged with YogeJgesang. 10th 
—Reached Br. Andrew Zeller 5 3. 11th — Had meeting here; 
Br. Henry Spayth spoke first, I followed him and spoke from 
Matthew 5, v. 3, 4, 5. 12th— Came to Br. Henry Kumler's 
and rested well. 

Sunday 13th— We preached to a large and attentive congre- 
gation. 14th-^This day we left Henry Kumler's, for Indiana, 
in a travelling carriage, and came to Bottenberg's, where we 
staid for the night. 15th— We came into the State of Indiana, 
and lodged in Hartford. 16th— We staid for the night in Mad- 
ison. 17th— Lodged with John Badorf. 18th— Had meeting at 
Mr. Lutz's. 19th — This day f came to Albany, stopped at Br. 
Bixler's and dined with him ; then we rode to Winter's ; I lodg- 
ed with Samuel Froemmer and rested well. 

Sunday 20th— This day we preached here in the German and 
English languages. 21st— Came to Corydon ; I lodged with 
Mr. Hottel." 22d— Our Annual Conference for the Miami dis- 



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trict commenced its session at this place, and continued until 
the 25th ; I lodged during the time with Francis Whitticum ; 
rode to Ezra Kemp's and staid for the night. 26th, and 

Sunday 27th — W e had a sacramental meeting at Mr. Lutz's; 
rode this afternoon to Lewis Foutz's and staid for the night. 
28th — This day we came through Madison. 29th — To Wil- 
mington. 30th — Returned to Br. Henry Kumler's. 31st — 
Lodged with John Good. 

June 1st — I visited Landis, Kemp and Antrum ; lodged with 
Michael Zeller. 2d, and 

Sunday 3d — We had a sacramental meeting at Br. Bouser's; 
a great many people were collected, and on the whole we had a 
blessed time. 4th — This forenoon we had our Love-feast, 
which proved truly a Pentecost, bless the Lord ! Rode home 
with H erring and staid for the night. 5th — This day I came 
through Xenia, and lodged with John Tschudy. 6th — Game 
to Columbus and lodged with Christian Crum. 7th — I staid for 
the night with Joseph Hoffman. 8th — I came through Lan- 
caster and lodged with Herman. 9th — I staid for the night 
with Jacob Mechlin. 

Sunday 10th — This forenoon I preached at Jacob Arnold's, 
from John 3, v. 16, 17, 18 ; roie after meeting to the widow 
Grove's, and staid for the night. 11th — I came to Newark and 
Coshocton, did not feel altogether as well as usual, notwithstand- 
ing I travelled more than 40 miles. 12-th-I lodged with Mr. 
Riegle. 13th — Came to Crooked Run, expecting to find Br. 
Hildt at his new residence, but was disappointed, he had not yet 
arrived, but w r as expected daily • I staid at his house for the 
night. Two sisters, named Kline, kept house for Hildt until 
he should return with his present companion, (formerly the wi- 
dow Wolgamot;) they entertained me very kindly. 14th — I 
visited Christian Kohr, and lodged with Michael Kolir. 15th 
— I continued my journey, visited Judge Deardorff, in Dover, 
came through New Philadelphia and staid for the night with 
John Crum. 16th — Lodged at Man'beck's. 

Sunday 17th — This morning I felt very w r eak and unwell, 
came to a meeting at James Haslett's ; Br. Winter preached in 
the German, and Br. Hetzler in the English language; I ex- 
horted after them. Rode to Mr. Kershner's and staid for the 
night. 18th — I lodged with Christian Hudman. 19th — Preach- 
ed at Jacob Winter's, from Matthew 15, v. 22 to 25. 20th-[ 
came through Washington and lodged at a public house. 21st 
—Rode to John Fried's. 22d— Came to Daniel Worman's. 
23d— Lodged at Bonnet's. 

Sunday 24th— This forenoon I preached here, from Luke 24, 
v. 45, 46, 47 ; in the afternoon I rode 25 miles to Somerset and 
lodged with Mr. Sneider. 25th— I came to my old friend Mat- 
thias Smidt's. 26th— To Mr. Roemer's. 27th— To my son 
David's. 28 th— Returned home: bless the Lord, I found all 
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Sunday, July 1st — This forenoon I preached in our schodf*" 
house, to my neighbors, with great liberty. 

Sunday 8th — 1 preached at Mauser's, from Luke 6, v. 17, 18^ 
19. 9th — I rode to \ irginia, to my daughter's. 10th — I staid 
with my son Jacob. 11th — Returned home. 

Sunday 15th — I preached at the burial of John JReitzell. 

Sunday 22d— I preached at a new Camp-ground near Boons- 
borough, from Matthew 5, v. 3. 27th— To-day Br. Christian 
Berger, from the State of Ohio ; came to my house. 

Sunday 29th — I preached in Shank's church. 

August 2uV— This day our Camp-meeting commenced near 
B^onsborough, and continued until the 7th ; many souls receiv- 
ed a blessing. 8th — Rode to LittleVtowu and lodged with Br, 
Bishop. 9th — I staid for the night with Mr. Funk in Peters- 
feursr. 10th — Came to a Camp-meeting in Cumberland coun- 
ty* Fa. 11th — I tried to preach here, but had very little grace 
m power. 

Sunday 12th — This day a vast multitude were assembled ; on 
the 14th the meeting came to a close : glory be to God, many 
souls were awakened and converted; I rode to York and lodg- 
ed with the widow Bentz. 15th — Came to Lewis Hartman's, 
and staid for the night. 16th — I attended a Camp-meeting in 
York county. 17th — \ preached here, from Luke 11, v. 21 r 
22£ I staid here till the 2ist, when I rode to Br. Christian Llerr's, 
and lodged for the night. 22d — I preached here, from Matthew 
15, v. 22 to 28. 23d — I visited some friends in the neighbor- 
hood and staid for the night wi*h Musselman. 24th— 1 came 
again to a Camp-meeting in Dauphin county, at Mr. Halle- 
man's. 

Sunday 26th — This day it rained incessantly ; at night I 
preached in Middle-town, from Psalm 40, v. 1 to 4, and lodged 
with Mr. Gross. 27th— To-day I rode through Harrisburg* 
and staid for the night at Bowman's. 28th— I lodged with Md- 
chael Baer. 29th— With Mr. Stam. 30th— This day I came 
to a Camp-meeting at Wegley's,. in Cumberland county ; \ 
spoke from Psalm 37, v. 37. 

Sunday, September 2d — I preached from John 20, v. 15 to 
18 ; the meeting continued to the 5th, we had a blessed time ; 
I have been at no meeting lately, where the grace of God 
wrought so powerfully ; old and young of both sexes were awa- 
kened and happily converted : unto God be all the glory. I 
rode to Samuel Ruber's and staid for the night: 6th— Returned 
home. 7th, 8th, and 

Sunday 9th-I attended a Methodist Camp-meeting in Wash- 
ington county. 11th— Rode to Virginia to visit my children. 

Sunday 16th — I was at Schnebly's meeting house ; Brother 
Zahn preached, I exhorted after him. 

Sunday 23d— This day I preached at our school-house, under 
the trees in the grove. §5\h — I rode to Valentine Doub's and 



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istaid for the night. 26th — I lodged with Bishop, in Utile V 
£own. *Wth— This day I came through Hanover, to a Camp- 
meeting at Moses Herd's, in York county ; I preached (he first 
sermon, from John 25, v. 6 to 9. 29th — i preached from Ephe- 
sians 2, v. 17 to 20. 

Sunday 38 t h— - A vast concourse 'of people were this clay as- 
sembled; Brs. Brown, Sneider and Boring preached with pow- 
er and unction from above. 

October 2d — This day the meeting was brought to a close ; I 
rode 37 miles to Henry Gording's and staid for the night. 3d — 
lie t urned ho me . 6 th , and 

Sunday 7th— I attended a sacramental meeting in Chambers- 
burg. 8th — I preached at Valentine Hisky's, from John 5, .¥. 
7, 8, 9. 9th — I preached at Burtner's. 10th — Lodged at 
Young's. 11th— At Shallenberger's. 12th — Visited several 
femriies in "Carlisle, and staid lor the night at Ewerly's. IStii, 
and 

Sunday 14th — We had a sacramental meeting in the new 
meeting house at Shopp's ; Brs. Neidig, Sneider, Winebrermer 
and others, were present; I spoke from John 3, v. 14 to 18, 
15th — We had a blessed time. 16th — Had meeting at Bow- 
man's. 17th — I set out from here to Baltimore,xame to Liv- 
erpool .and lodged wiih: Stray er. 18th — -I came to Ivsrk;.; .Br. 
John Neidig joined me here ; we lodged with the widow Bentz. 
19th— Lodged with Br. Ezekiei Boring. 20th— Reached Bal- 
timore and lodged with Br. William Brown. 

Sunday 21st — Br. John Neidig preached this forenoon: we 
then administered the Lord's Supper; I preached in the after- 
noon, from John 3, v. 7, 8; at night we had Love- feast in the 
church. 22d — I visited several families in the city. 23d, and 
24th — T attended two sister classes. 

Ssunday 28th — I preached in the forenoon, from Luke 15, v. 
18 to 23. 29th— Lodged with Lewis Kalbfus. 30th — I left 
Baltimore and rode to my old friend and sister ZolTikofFer's, 
where I was joyfully received. 31st — Lodged with Jacob Sen- 
seny. 

November 1st. — This day I came to Little's-town ; at night 
we had a blessed meeting. 3d, and 

Sunday 4th — We had a sacramental meeting here; Brs. 
Brown, Krack, and George Hildt, son of my beloved Br. John 
Hildt spoke with greait power and grace from above. 5th — I 
preached at Spangler's, from Matthew 15, v. 25 to 27. 6th — I 
returned home. 10th, and 

Sundav 11th — We had a great meeting in Frederick county. 
J7th,and 

Sunday 18th — I attended a sacramental meeting in Hagers- 
town ; the grace of God wrought powerfully among the people; 
sinners were convicted and converted. Brs. Cryder, Burtner 
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19th — I returned Lome. 20th— Rede to Virginia on a visit to 
my children. 

Sunday 25th — I preached at Hausers ; had a sore leg and 
stakl at home tLis week. 

December 3d — To-day I preached from Revelation 14, v. 
13. at the funeral of sister Dietrich. 

Sundav 9th — I attended meeting in Boonsborough, exhorted 
after Br/Hildt, from Ohio. 10th— This day Br. Joseph Hoff- 
man came to our house, and staid for the night. loth, and 

Sunday 16th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in Sharps*- 
burg; rede to Virginia to my children, and tarried until the 

22i: 

Sunday 23d — I preached at Hausers. 24th, and Christmas 
pay, 25th — We had meeting at the new meeting house, near 
Jacob Thomas's. 

Sunday SOtb — I was at home, had a severe cold for sev- 
eral days past. 

January 20th, 1S2S— This clay I preached, for the first time 
since Xew-\ ear, at Hausers. J have not been away from 
home much ibr the last four weeks. 

Sunday 27th — I was at meeting at John Cronise's; Br. Jacob 
Bowing was here from the State of Ohio. 28th — V>*e visited in 
Frederick-town, and lodged .with Valentine Boub. 

February 1st — I attended meeting at Hauser's ; Br. Zahn 
spoke first, I exhorted alter him. 

Sunday 3d — I was at Schnebly's meeting house, and lodged 
with David Hess. 7th — 1 preached at a funeral, from Revela- 
tion 14, v. 13. 

Sunday 10th — I attended meeting at Mr. Keys', in Virginia ; 
Christopher Frey spoke first, I exhorted alter him ; lodged 
with my son Jacob. 

Sunday lTth, and Monday ISth — I attended a Quarterly 
meeting in Middleiown, and lodged with Appleman. 

Sunday 24th — 1 was at home ; have a sore foot which occa- 
sions much pain, but I am truly thankful to God that it is noth- 
ing worses. 

Sunday, March 3d — This day also I staid at home. 7th — I 
rode to Hagers-town ; here I met Brs. Kumler and Hildt, from 
the State of Ohio. I lodged with Joseph Hershey. 

Sunday 10th — To-day we had meeting twice in Hagers-town; 
.Brs. Kildt and Kumler preached, and we had truly a blessed 
time. 11th — I rode with Br. Kumler to Samuel Huber's. 
12th — I preached at Mr. Young's. 13th — Lodged with Joseph 
Knegi. 

Sunday 17th— This forenoon we had meeting at Abraham 
Huber's ; at night in Cbamlerslurg. I ledgedwith Br. Oaks. 
18th — Willi Jacob TVenger. 19th — Returned home. 

Sunday 24th — I had to stay at home on account of my sore 
foot 3 1st — I rede to Jacob Thomas's, in Frederick county, 



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Where our Annual Conference for the Hagers-town district is 
to be held. 

April 1st — This day the Conference commenced its session, 
&nd continued from day to day until the 5th, when the business 
was brought to a close : bless the Lord for the peace and har- 
mony which prevailed on the occasion. 

Sunday 6th— I attended the funeral of tke widow Funk. 7tli 
—This forenoon I set out for the State of Ohio, came to Ha- 
gers-town where I met Br. Kumler, rode to my son David's 
and staid for the night. 8th — We rode 32 miles and lodged at 
a public house. 9th — Rode to Cumberland. 10th — Lodged 
-&t Mr. McCall's, in Somerset county. 11th — Lodged in Con- 
nelPs-town. 12th— At John Draksel's, in Westmoreland. 

Sunday 13th — This forenoon we preached in Mount Pleasant, 
rode in the afternoon to Henry Spayth's, and staid for the night. 
14th — It was very windy, snowing all day long; lodged with 
Mr. Hill. 15th — We rode 45 miles to the Ohio river, and 
lodged with my friend Browning. 16th^-Came through Steu- 
benville, and staid for the night at Shambach's. 17th— We bad 
a blessed meeting at Joseph Nafzinger's. 18th — We came 
through New Philadelphia and lodged with Jacob Welty. 19tl-i 
— This morning we came to Br. Hildt's, on Crooked Run, 
where we had meeting ; I preached from Psalm 40, v. 1 to 4. 

Sunday 20th— We had meeting again ; Br. Kumler spoke 
first, Stambach followed him. The sacrament was administer- 
ed ; we had truly a blessed ti»nie; I lodged with John Mum- 
ma, a relative. 21st- We had our Love-feast ; many souls were 
blessed : unto God be all the glory. I lodged with Br. Hildt. 
S2d, 23d, and 24th — We held our Annual Conference for Musk- 
ingum district, at Broad Run meeting house, near Christian 
Kohr's ; two preachers were oidained. 25th — We rode about 
30 miles to Coshocton, and lodged at a public house kept by 
John Brown. 26th — We again staid at a public house for the 
night, a few miles west of Zanesviile. 

Sunday 27th— We came through Somerset; I lodged with 
flerman. 28th — Had meeting at old Br. Herman's ; lodged 
With Dewalt Mechlin. 29th — Had meeting in Lancaster ; I 
staid with Arnold. 80th — Came to Joseph Hoffman's. 

May 1st — To-day we stopped with the widow Ernst, and took 
refreshment; rode thence to Peter Johnson's and staid for the 
flight. 2d — Came through Circleville and lodged in Bloom- 
ingsburg. 

Sunday 4th — This forenoon we preached at Mr. Jones'; at 
night I spoke at another house, from Acts 16, v. 30 to 32; Br. 
Eckert exhorted alter me. 5th — 1 lodged at Peter Meyer's. 
^6th, 7th, and 8th — We held our Annual Conference here for 
the Scioto district. 9th — I rode about 40 miles, lodged with 
Mr. Slater. 10th — I came to old Br. Andrew Zeller's. 

Sunday 11th — I preached at John Meyer's and staid for the 

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night. 12th — I returned to Br. Zeller's. 13th— I visited his 
children and lodged with John King. 14th — I visited several 
families and staid for the night with Gabriel Thomas. 15th— 
I preached at the widow Good's, and rode home with Br. Kum- 
ler. 16th — I rested here. 17th— 1 visited Br. Flickinger and 
lodged with David Dauner. 

Sunday ISth— This forenoon I preached at John Zinn's, from 
John 3, v. 16, 17, IS ; in the afternoon at Flkkinger's. 19th 
— I lodged with Daniel Hess. 20th, 21st, and 22d— We held 
cur Annual Conference for Miami district. 23d — I came to 
Lebanon and lodged with Vogelgesang. 24th- — This day I came 
to Br. Frey's ; he rode with me to Mr. Bauser s, where we 
had this day and 

Sunday 25th, also Monday 26th — A sacramental meeting: 
bless the Lord, it was really a day of Pentecost. 27th — I rode 
46 miles to Leesburg, and lodged with Mr. Bently. 28th — 1 
rode 40 miles to Martin Dreisbach 5 s. 29th— I staid for the 
nigtt with Joseph Hoffman. 30th— I lodged in Rushrille with 
Br. Buck. 31st, and 

Sunday, June 1st, also Monday 2d— I attended a Camp- 
meeting near Lyday's ; it was a blessed time, many souls were 
brought from darkness to light, and conveited from the power 
of sin and Satan unto God. 3d— I travelled 32 miles over mis- 
erable roads. 4th — I rode 40 miles and lodged at a public house. 
5th — I crossed the Ohio river at Wheeling and lodged w'ith Ja- 
cob Winter. 6th — I came through Washington and lodged at 
a public house. 7th — I staid for the night with Brother Henry 
Spayth. 

Sunday 8th — I preached at Br. Sumbrod's, from John 5, v. 
6, and lodged again with Br. Spayth. 9th- — I paid a visit to 
Br. Daniel Worman, rode to Liganor Valley and staid for the 
night with Weimar. 10th — Came through Somerset and lodg- 
ed With Jacob Biauch. 11th — I staid with Barndoler for the 
night. 12th— With the widow Bechtel. 13th— Returned 
home. 

Sunday 15th — I attended a Quarterly meeting in flagers- 
town, and lodged with Jacob King. 20th — I rode to Virginia 
on a visit to my children. 

Sunday 22d — To-day I was at my sonVin-law ; attended a 
Sunday school with the children and closed it with prayer. 23d 
— I returned home. This week my son Andrew was engaged 
in harvesting; I also tried once more to reap with a Iraok, but 
was soon obliged to desisi, finding my corporeal strength inad- 
equate to the task. Praise and adoration be to my God for all 
his mercy and benificence towards me. 

Sunday 29th — I preached at Schnebly's meeting ho»se. 

Sunday, July 6th — I preached at Hauser's. 

Sunday 13th — I had meeting at Sherfy's. 

Sunday 20th — I preached again at Hauser's. 26th — Rode i# 
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Sunday 27th — I preached on the Camp-ground near Boons- 
borough. 

August 1st— I attended a funeral. 

Sunday 3d — I was at Schnebly's meeting house; Br. Zahft 
preached, I exhorted after him. 8th— This day our Camp- 
meeting commenced near Boonsborough : may the presence of 
the Lord attend us in mercy. The meeting continued till Wed- 
nesday 13th. On the 14th, i set out early on a journey to Penn- 
sylvania, rode through Chanibersburgand Shippenshurg to Jo- 
seph Knegi's, and staid for the night. 15th — Lodged with Br. 
William Grown. 16th— Rode 47 miles and arrived at night, at 
a Camp-meeting in Lebanon county, Pa. 

Sunday 16th — This forenoon 1 delivered the first discourse^ 
Winebrenner followed me. 17th — I spoke from John 5, v. 6 
to 9 ; the meeting was brought to a close on the 20th, at 8 o'- 
clock in the forenoon, and I rode yet 47 miles to W m. Brown's. 
22d — I came to a Camp-meeting in Franklin county. 23d — I 
preached from Matthew 15, v. 21. 

Sunday 24th — This day a vast multitude had assembled on 
the Camp-ground ; the brethren addressed the people power- 
fully. 25th — I returned home. 26th — 1 accompanied Br. 
Brown to Virginia, came to my son's-in-law and staid for the 
night. 27th — I came to Winchester. 28th— To Daniel Funk- 
houser's. 29th — To a Camp-meeting in Shenandoah county. 
30th — I preached here, from Psalm 40, v. 3, 4, 5. 

Sunday 31st — This forenoon I preached from John 5,y. 6 f 
7, 8 ; Br. W m. Brown preached in the afternoon ; Br. Rhine- 
hart at night; we had a powerful time, bless the Lord. 

September 3d — This morning the meeting came to a close ; 
we rode to Br. Reichwein's and staid for the night. 4th — We 
lodged at Jacob Weitzel's, in Rockingham county. 5th — We 
came to a Camp-meeting in this neighborhood ; I spoke first, 
from John 1, v. 11, 12. On Monday I preached again, from 
Luke 17, v. 12 to 15 ; the meeting closed on the 10th ; we rock 
yet to old Br. WeitzeFs, where we had meeting at night, Brown 
spoke in the German and myself in the English language. 1.1th 
—We came to Harrisonburg, stopped at Mr. Tutweiler's for 
refreshment ; rode 10 miles and had meeting at Lauman's. 
12th~We came to a Camp-meeting at Jacob Lentz's,in Brock's 
Gap ; this is the seventh Camp-meeting I attended this sum- 
mer. The number of people assembled on the present occa- 
sion was very numerous, but most of them remained hard and 
unefTected under the most powerful preaching of the gospel : 
may the Lord have mercy on them. 15th — The meeting was 
brought to a close ; we rode yet 10 miles to Matthias Sneider's 
and staid for the night. 16th— I lodged with George Bender. 
17th — I rode 40 miles to Winchester and lodged with the wid- 
ow Senseny. 18th — I came to my son's-in-law. 19th — Re- 
turned home. 20th — I rode to a Camp-meeting near Greea- 



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castle; I preached here, from Luke 19, v. 3 to 10. I continued 
here to the close of the meeting on Wednesday 24th. 
Sunday 28th — I preached at Hauser's. 

October 3d — This day I attended a funeral, my neighbor Ewi 
was buried. 

Sunday 5th — I was at meeting in Hagers-town and lodged 
with Joseph Hershey. 

Sunday 12th — I attended a sacramental meeting across the 
south mountain. I8th, and 

Sunday 19th — We had a sacramental meeting in Hagers- 
town. 24th — I rode to Samuel Ruber's and staid for the night* 
25th— I rode to Shippensburg, a new meeting house was dedi- 
cated to the Lord : Brs. William Brown, Griffith and a Presby- 
terian minister were present. 

Sunday 26th — This forenoon Br. Brown preached first, in 
the German langu age, from Psalm 22, v. 25, 26; Br. Griffith 
followed him in the English Language,the Presbyterian minister 
preached in the afternoon. 27th — I rode home with Br. Brown. 
28th — I visited the widow Myers and returned to Br. Brown's. 
20th — I preached at Mr. Bachman's from Luke 24, v. 45 to 
47, and lodged in Chambcrsburg with Br. Oaks. 30th — I re^ 
turned home k 31st, and 

Sunday, November 2d — We had a sacramental meeting at 
Jacob Thomas's. 3d — I returned home. 8th, and 

Sunday 9th — I attended a sacramental meeting at Shauman's 
church in Pleasant Valley, and lodged with Conrad Thomas. 

Sunday 16th — To day I attended meeting in Hagers-towri 
and lodged at my son David's. 12th — We had meeting at Haus- 
ers. 

Sunday 23d — I attended meeting at Jacob Thomas's and 
staid for the night. 27th — I preached at the funeral of Catharine 
Dietrick. 

Sunday SOth-— To-day I was in Hagers-town; Br 4 Zahti 
preached in the English language, I exhorted after him in Ger- 
man. 6th, and 

Sunday, December 7th — I attended a sacramental meeting hi 
Shippensburg ; we had a precious season, many drew nigh to 
the table of the Lord with streaming eyes and contrite hearts. 
8th— I preached at Gusman's and staid ibr the night. 9th — We 
had meeting at FetherliofF's. 10th — I lodged with the widow 
Shallenberger, in Green-castle. 

Sunday 14th— To-day we had meeting at home; this evening 
I attended a watch-night in Shank's church. 18th — I returned 
home, and learned that my daughter in Virginia lay very ill. 
19th — This morning 1 set out early to visit her, but alas ! on 
my arrival I found her already speechless. 20th — This morn- 
ing about 4 o'clock she fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, without 
the least groan or motion : may the Lord preserve me faithful 
unto the end, so that 1 may meet her in another and a better 
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Sunday 21st — To-day I attended the funeral of my daughter 
to Maryland, where she was buried by the side of her father-in- 
law ; Br. George Greeting preached a funeral discourse in the 
German, and a Methodist Br. named Catton spoke in the En- 
glish language ; I rode home, and was this week confined to the 
house by indisposition. 

Sunday 28th — I was still indisposed and remained at home. 

January 1st, 1829 — This day I preached in Sharpsburg, dined 
with Peter Beeler ; at night we had meeting at Schnebly's 
church and lodged with Br. Geeting. 

Sunday 4th — I am not yet as well as usual ; the weather is al- 
so very cold, so that it would not be prudent for me to leave 
home. This whole month I was chiefly confined to my room. 

Sunday, February 1st — This day I am 80 years of age : glo- 
ry, honor and praise be unto the Lord for ever : Amen. This 
forenoon I preached in Schnebly's meetinghouse; in the alter- 
noon I attended meeting in Bconsborough and lodged with Mr. 
Wagner. 4th — W e had meeting in Green-castle ; I staid with 
Wenger. 5th — I lodged with Samuel Huber. 6th — I staid 
for the night with William Brown 7th — I came through Car- 
lisle and lodged with John Shopp. 

Sunday 8th — I preached here in the new meeting house, from 
Luke 18, v. 1 to 8 ; the Lord was with us and blessed the word 
spoken ; Br. Dreisbach preached at night, I exhorted after him. 
9th — I visited several families and staid for the night with Bow- 
man. 10th — Came through Harrisburg, visited Winebrenner 
and Riley, and lodged with Jacob Rupp. 11th — I rode 36 miles 
to Lancaster, and lodged with my sister-in-law, Baer. 12th— 
I visited several old acquaintances; lodged at the same place. 
13th — 1 lodged with Frederick Stam. 14th — This was a very 
cold day ; came to the widow Herr's. 

Sunday 15th— This forenoon I preached at Bortsfield's ; in 
the afternoon at the widow Herr's. The word spoken took ef- 
fect, several persons were in distress and cried for mercy, others 
were rejoicing and praising God with shouting ; I rode heme 
with John Herr. 16th — I came through Columbia and lodg- 
ed at John Fori's. 17th — I visited the Rev. Mr. Schmucker, 
in York ; came to John Spangler's and staid for the night. 18th 
— I came to Br. Bishop's. 19th — To John Herbaugh's. 30th— 
Returned home. 

Sunday 22d — To-day I preached in Hagers-town ; rode to 
my son David's and staid tor the night. 26th-I set out with my 
son David's companion for Baltimore; we stopped for the night 
with the widow Barsh. 27th — We arrived in the city ; I lodg- 
ed with Br. Neidig. 28th-I visited Brs, Cronemiiler and 
Heide. 

Sunday, March lst-This forenoon I preached from Matthew 
7, v. 12 to 14 ; I tarried this week in the city and visited soma 
of the friends daily. 



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Sunday Sth-This forenoon I preached again, from Romans 5>, 
v. 1 to 4 ; Br. Neidig spoke in the afternoon ; at night we had 
ti blessed prayer meeting. lOth-This morning early we left 
Baltimore, and travelled 47 miles to Valentine Doub's. 1 1th— 
I returned home. 14th-This evening my beloved Br. Henry 
Kumler arrived at our house, from the State of Ohio. 

.Sunday loth-This forenoon we had meeting' atHauser's; in 
ihe afternoon at John Doub's; this week 1 visited my son in- 
law and my son Jacob, in Virginia. 21st, and 

Sunday 224- We held a sacramental meeting in Hagers-town; 
-Kumler, Bui In n*, Zahn and other brethren delivered their mes- 
sages with power and unction from above ; several persons 
were awakened and converted : unto G-od be all the glory. I 
lodged with Joseph Hershey. 24th-I rode with Br. Kumler to 
Jacob Doub's and staid for the night. 25th-Had meeting at 
Valentine Doub's. 26th-Lodged with Jacob Thomas. 27th- 
Kumler preached here in the church, I exhorted alter him ; in 
the afternoon we returned home. 

Sunday 29th-This forenoon we had meeting at Hauser's ; at 
night in Hagers-town. This week I made preparation for an- 
other journey to the western country. 

^Sunday, April 5th-To-day we had meeting at home. 7 th- 
f This day om Annual Conference commenced for the Hagers- 
lown district, in Schnebly's meeting house, Washington coun- 
ty, and continued to the 10th ; 42 preachers were present, and 
the business was transacted in peace, love and harmony. 11th 
-This morning I took a cordial farewell from the family and set 
out once more (in my 81st year) for the State of Ohio. 

Sunday 12th— This day Ave attended the dedication of a new 
meeting house in Green-castle. 13th-Roce to McConnell's- 
town and staid for the night. 14th— We lodged with Br. Mat- 
thias Smidt. 15th— Came to Jacob Blauch's, found him in bed 
with the disease of the dropsy, and to all appearance near the 
close of life : may the Lord grant him grace to prove faithful 
to the end. 16th— To-day we rode 40 miles and lodged with 
John Bonnet. 17th— We held meeting in Mount Pleasant ; I 
jl dged with Wm. Gerry. 18th, and 

Sunday 19th— We had a sacramental meeting ; I preached 
from John 5, \\ t>, 7^ 8. 20th--This forenoon we had our Love- 
feast and administered the sacrament ; rode 12 miles and lodged 
with Henry Spayth. 2 1st- -This day we came to Pittsburg and 
staid for the night. 22cl— Came through Economy; rode 46 
miles to-day and lodged at a public house. 23d— Came through 
New Lisbon, staid for the night at a small village. 24th~To 
Henry Werner's. 25th, and 

Sunday 26th, and Monday 27th- -We held a sacramental 
meeting here ; in the afternoon we rode to George Frank's. 
28th, and 29th— We held our Annual Conference here, for Mus- 
kingum district. 30th— Came through Canton, took refresh- 



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ffimt in a village called Zoar, inhabited by a German society 
of Separatists, who hold all the property in common ; rode to 
Christian Kohr'sand staid for the night. 

May lst—This day I rested here and lodged with Michael 
Kohr. 2d— I rode to Dover, visited Christian Deardorff and 
William Bowers; rode from thence home with Br. Hildt and 
staid for the night. 

Sunday 3d— This forenoon I preached at Crooked Run meet- 
ing house, from Matthew 15, v. 21 to 28; Br. Zahn followed 
me in the English language, Brs.Kumler and Hendricks preach- 
ed at night. This night 1 lodged with John Jacob Shoub. 4th— 
To-day we came through Coshocton and lodged with Eber- 
hardt. 5th— Came through Zanesville and staid for the night 
with Lenhardt. 6th— Reached Rushville and lodged with Buck, 
7th— Came to Br. Herman's. 8th— I lodged with Jacob Mech- 
lin. 9th-^At old Mr. Keller's. 

Sunday 10th--We had meeting at Herman's in the forenoon; 
rode in the afternoon to Jacob Arnold's and staid for the night. 
11th, 12th, and 13th— We held our Annual Conference for Sci- 
oto district ; three brethren were ordained, peace and harmony 
prevailed. 14th— I returned to Jacob Mechlin's, where I found 
Br. Andrew Zelier : we heartily rejoiced to see each other once 
more. 15th— To-day the session of our General Conference 
commenced; I opened the session by reading the 3d chapter of 
Proverbs and singing and prayer. 16th— This day the Confer- 
ence adjourned until Monday, to give the brethren time, to fill 
several appointments, some of which were a considerable dis- 
tance. I rode to Daniel Arnold's and staid for the night. 

Sunday 17th— This day a great congregation assembled here; 
Br William Brown spoke first in German, Br. McNemer in 
the English language, I exhorted after them ; at night we had 
meeting at Jacob Mechlin's. 18th— The members of the Gen- 
eral Conference met again, proceeded to the election of two 
bishops, and on counting the ballots it appeared that Henry 
Kumler and myself were re-elected. O Lord ! give me grace 
and strength to discharge my duty. 19th— This day the ses- 
sion of the General Conference was brought to a close, and the 
brethren separated in peace : my whole soul is filled with grat- 
itude to God for what he has hitherto done for us as a society or 
people. In the year 1810 I was the first time in the State of O- 
hio, te visit several brethren ; since, I have travelled annually, 
with the exception of one year, through many parts of the wes- 
tern country, in how rapid a manner has the work of God 
spread and extended itself in this section of country : may the 
Lord our God continue to prosper us as a people, and grant us 
grace to prove faithful laborers in his vineyard. Rode to ih\ 
Joseph Hoffman's and staid for the nisrht. 20th- 1 rode to Wash- 
ington, in Fayette county. 21st— Rode 45 miles and lodged 
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house. 23d — I rode to German-town, thence to John Kemp's, 
where we held this day, and 

Sunday 24th— A sacramental meeting; I spoke from John 5, 
v. 12, 13, 14 ; rode home with Br. Kumler and staid lor the 
night. 25th— This day I visited Br. Jacob King and lodged 
with his son Isaac. From the 26th to the 29th— We held our 
Annual Conference for Miami district, in German- town ; six 
brethren were ordained. 30th— I commenced my journey to- 
wards home, came to Dayton and lodged with Br. Purtner 

Sunday 31st— This forenoon I preached here in the German, 
Br. Zahn in the English language ; in the afternoon we preach- 
ed in a meeting house about 5 miles distant from this ; the 
Lord was present in power. I lodged with George Hoffman. 

June 1st— To-day we rode to Springfield, in Clark county ; 
Br. Asa Shinn preached here in the Court-house ; we lodged at 
a public house. 2d— Came to Bellefonte. 3d— Rode 40 miles 
and lodged with Mr. Richard Hopkins. 4th -Came through 
Upper Sandusky and lodged with John Sander, an old acquaint- 
ance, near Fort Ball. 5th— Arrived at Br. Jacob Bowlus's. 
6th— I rested here and visited his children. 

Sunday 7th— This day we preached in Lower Sandusky. 8th 
—This morning I set out early, and rode 52 miles to Truxvilie, 
in Richland county, where I staid for the night. 9th— I came to 
Wooster and lodged with John Baer. 10th— Came to Chris- 
tian Kohr's. 11th — Rode to Br. Hildt's and staid for the nighf. 
i2th--Rode with Br. Hildt through Bethlehem and Massillon, 
to a Camp-meeting at Adam Shilling's, in Stark county ; we 
had 32 miles to ride, Br. Christian Knegi was addressing the 
congregation when we arrived ; I exhorted after him. 13th— 
This forenoon I preached from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 

Sunday 14th— A great many people were this day collected ; 
Br. Hildt preached in the forenoon in the English language ; 
Cheney, Barshand others, also spoke powerfully, and the grace 
of God was wonderfully displayed in the conviction and conver- 
sion of sinners. 15th— I preached again, from Ephesians 2, v. 
16 to 19, with great liberty ; rode through Canton and lodged 
with Jacob Roland. 16th— I came to New Lisbon and lodged 
with Mr. Springer. 17th— I crossed the Ohio river and stakl 
for the night at*a village called the Cross Roads. 18th— C«mc 
to John Fried's, in Westmoreland county. 19th— I visited Br. 
Spavth and rode to Mount Pleasant, where I lodged with C. 
Kister. 20th, and 

Sunday 21st— I attended a Methodist Quarterly meeting here; 
rode in the afternoon 10 miles to Weimar's, where I staid tor 
the night 22d— I came to Jacob Blauch's, found him very weak 
and low, prayed with him, and at his request staid for the night. 
23d --I came through Bedford and lodged with Mr. Barndoler, 
at Bloody Run. 24th— This day my horse appeared to know 
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speed and spirit ; I rode more than 40 miles and lodged with Ja- 
cob Wenger. 25 th— I came to Hagers- town ; from thence* 
tode home and found the family all well, bless the Lord. 

Sunday 28Hh— This forenoon and also at night I attended a 
meeting in Hagers-town; lodged with Joseph Hershey. 29th 
— I returned home. 30th — This day I went out with the reap- 
ers into a harvest field, and tried once more to cradle, but alas! 
my strength soon failed and I was obliged to desist. 

July 1st — This day I preached at the funeral of the widow 
Reis. 

Sunday 5th — This forenoon we had meeting at Sehnebly's 
meeting house ; in the afternoon I preached in Shauman's church 
from Matthew 7, v. 12, 13, 14. 6th — I rode to Virginia to my 
soil Jacob's. 7th — [.came to Jacob Hess's, my son-in-law. 
8th — I returned home. 

Sunday 12th— I preached on the Camp-ground, near Boor s- 
borough ; in the afternoon in Hainan's school-house. This 
whole week I did not feel well. 

Sunday 19th — lam still indisposed, remained at home enga- 
ged in reading and prayer ; my loving Saviour extended his 
Wing kjndness unto me in secret prayer, and tiessed my poor 
soul so abundantly, that it became impossible for me not to shout 
and praise the Lord aloud : glory and honor be to his holy name 
forever, — hallelujah ! 23d — This day I rode through Green- 
castle and Chamber sburg, and lodged with Samuel Huber. 24th 
— T came to Br. William Brown's and staid for the night. 
25 th, and 

Sunday 26th— We held a sacramental meeting in Shippens- 
burg ; I preached from 1st. Chronicles 4, v. 10. 27lh — This 
day I visited Abr. Huber and the widow Brazier, in Chambers- 
burg; rode to my son DavirFs. 28Uh — I returned home. 

Sunday, August 2d — This forenoon I preached at Hauser's; 
in the afternoon I rode to Virginia and lodged with my son-in- 
law. 3d — I staid for the night with my son Jacob. 4th — This 
day I took my grand daughter Elizabeth in my carriage to Ma- 
ryland, on a visit. On the way, at a bad and particularly dan- 
gerous place, the carriage upset, and nothing but the merciful 
providence of our God prevented our being precipitated into an 
abyss on our side : unto God, the Omnipotent Jehovah, be eter- 
nal praises for our preservation. None of us received any inju- 
ry of consequence. 5th — We arrived safe at home. 7th — This 
day I accompanied the family to our Camp-meeting near Boons- 
borough, on Br. Boehm's land. The meeting continued until 
Wednesday evening the 11th, when I returned home with the 
family. 12th — I set out again for Pennsylvania, came to Bish- 
op's in Little's-town, and staid for the night. 13th — To-day i 
missed my way ; in the evening I came to Conrad Rhin?hari's, 
where we had a blessed prayer meeting. ] 4th-— -I arrived at a 
Camp-meeting in York countv. The meeting continued until 

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the 19th, when flie people departed to their respective homes ; 
many souls were convicted and converted ; it was truly a gra- 
cious season ; I have not attended a Camp-meeting; for some 
time, where the grace of God was so powerfully and wonder- 
fully displayed : glory be to our God ! — he continues still un- 
changeably the same, and will be fonnd of all, who will seek 
him sincerely and with their whole heart. I rode with Brs. 
Sneider and Sholty 36 miles to Br. Kreish's, where we had 
meeting and staid for the night. 20th — I came to Carlisle, took 
dinner at Mr. Zollinger's and came again to a Camp-meeting at 
John Meyer's ; here also the grace of God wrought powerfully, 
the meeting continued until Wednesday 26th. About ^0 per- 
sons of both sexes were received into society on probation. I 
rode to Br William Brown's and staid for the night. 27th — I 
lodged with Br. Huber. 28th — Returned home. 

Sunday 30lh — This forenoon I attended meeting at my neigh- 
bor John Doub's ; a Lutheran minister addressed the congre- 
gation. I took the liberty myself to exhort after him, recol- 
lecting the passage of holy writ, "Where the spirit of God is, 
there is liberty." 

September 4th — This day I came to an English Camp-meet- 
irq 4 miles from Hagers-town. The meeting continued until 
Wednesday theSth : glory be to God, here also the saving pow- 
er of the Lord Jesus was wonderfully displayed in the conver- 
sion of sinners ; in great numbers poor penitent souls were ly- 
ing prostrate on the ground, crying for mercy. Two of my 
grand children, Elizabeth and Sarah., also experienced the par- 
doning grace of God in the remission of sin ; more than one 
hundred persons joined the Methodist church : Saviour, Lord 
Jesus ! ride on in thy gospel chariot from conquering to con- 
quer ; let thy glorious work spread over the whole globe, until 
all the earth shall be full of thy glory, and not an individual of 
the whole human race be found in the world to advocate 
sin. 9th— I rode home with my grand daughters. 11th — Re- 
turned home. 12th, and 

Sunday 13th — We had a sacramental meeting in Green-cas- 
tle ; here also we had a most gracious time in the conversion cf 
poor immortal souls. - 14th — I returned home. ISth — I rode 
to Jacob Herbaugh's. 19th, and 

Sunday 20th — We held a sacramental meeting at old Br. 
Weller's ; J spoke from Romans 5, v. 1 to 5 ; Brs. Qeeti»g 3 
Krack, Zahn and Winter were present. The word spoken in 
power took effect, and 18 converted souls were the fruit of this 
meeting : bless the Lord, my soul and my old body also rejoices 
in seeing poor sinners coming home to God. 21st — I lodged 
with Br. Hemp. 22d — I preached here, from John 5, v. 6. 7, 
8; rode to John Cronise'sand staid for the night. 23d — I vis- 
ited' Valentine Doub, and lodged with Staley. 24th — I return- 
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Sunday 27th — This day I attended meeting near Futiks-town; 
Br. Zahn spoke first, I gave an exhortation ; rode home again. 
In the night I was taken ill, and continued so during the week ; 
a great part of the time I was confined to my bed. 

Sunday, October 4th — Although weak and feeble I ventured 
this morning to ride to Haters-town, where I attended meeting 
and lodged with Joseph Hershey. 5th — Bless the Lord ! this 
morning I feel somewhat better, visited some friends in town 
and returned home. 

Sunday 11th — I remained at home, engaged in reading and 
prayer ; found my soul particularly drawn out to God in behalf 
of all my brethren in the ministry. I feel my feebleness in- 
creasing from day to day ; the power and strength of my con- 
stitution is gone : O Lord ! have mercy on me and grant me 
strength in the inner man to prove faithful unto thee the few 
remaining days of my life. 12th — This evening I attended a 
meeting not far from home ; a Methodist brother was to preach, 
hut did not come ; though weak and feeble I tried to preach 
from Psalm 40, v. 1 to 4. 17th, and 

Sunday 18th— We had a two-days' meeting at John Stadtlers; 
2Dth — I attended a funeral. 24th, and 

Sunday 25th — I attended a sacramental meeting in Frederick 
county. 26th — I rode to Virginia to visit my son Jacob. 27th 
—I came to my son-in-laws, Jacob Hess's. 28th — T returned 
home, again felt very much indisposed ; this old and frail body 
of mine will soon break into pieces and sink into the grave, but 
I am thankful that it is not worse. 

Sunday, November 1st — This day I am so unwell that V am 
not able to leave my room, but glory to my God! I can have 
sweet communion with him ; though solitary I am not left alone, 
my Saviour is still with me and continues the best of friends. 
O ! how blessed is the condition of aged pe ople, when they 
know they have a reconciled God and Saviour : nothing am I 
now more sorry of, than that I have not served my Lord and 
Master more faithfully. Lord ! I pray thee p "anion ail my neg- 
lect. On account of my weakness I had to stay at home all this 
week. 

Sunday 8th — This day I was also unable to leave home ; my 
prayer is that the will of my heavenly Father may be done, in 
me, through me and by me. Lord Jesus only continue to be 
my help and strength, and let thy gracious presence always ac- 
company me : Amen. 10th — Though weak and feeble I at- 
tended the funeral of old Mrs. Samuel Funk, and when I re- 
turned home T felt somewhat better. 11th — This morning I am 
not so well, I find that I am barely able to hold a pen to make 
this entry into my journal, and do not know what to write ; one 
thins; I am sure of, namely, that my time is short. Not many 
days are left unto me to live in this world ; soon the call will be 
made, "give an account of your stewardship." Bless the Lord. 



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I am in no wise afraid to appear in his presence, for I know 
one who is my surety and has paid all my debts. 19th — To-day 
I commenced bleeding at the nose, and though all means were 
tried to stop the bleeding they p-oved ineffectual until evening". 
I felt very thankful to God during; the day, that my dissolution 
was apparently to be in so easy a manner; I rested very com- 
fortably during the night. 20th-To-day I feel very weak and 
feeble, and have an attack of diarrhea. 

Sunday 22d — Though I am still sick, bless the Lord I am 
yet able nearly in all things to help myself; every day I am 
out of bed for some time; bless the Lord, O my soul i for his 
mercy. 

Sunday 29th — I am still confined to my room, and feel myself 
particularly thankful to God for the gift of his only begotten 
Son ; this friend of sinners was this day remarkably precious to 
my soul : hallelujah to God and the Lamb for ever. 

Sunday, December 6th — It is now upwards of five weeks 
since I am confined to my room and am not able to go from 
home, but bless the Lord for the patience with which I am ena- 
bled to bear the privations of the opportunities to meet with the 
children of God. Lord! subdue my will wholly that I may 
learn to submit cheerfully unto all things that seemed good in 
thy sight. My strength continues to decrease, and I am so fee- 
ble that it is with difficulty I am able to continue my journal. 

Sunday 13th — As yet I feel very little change one way or the 
other; weakness constitutes the greater part of my complaint : 
O Lord ! do not take thy holy spirit from me, but enable me to 
bear all things patiently. 16th — This day Br. Hildt, from the 
State of Ohio arrived at our house ; this made my soul rejoice. 
To-day Br. Hildt and myself were engaged in examining my 
journal ; this was an interesting and pleasing occupation to me, 
as it brought to my recollection many circumstances which I 
had lost from my memory. 17th — To-day I could not resist 
the desire I felt to accompany Br. Hildt to Hagers-town ; it 
was rather a hard task, but being encouraged by him to do so, 
and desiring to be as much in his company as possible, I rode 



strength. At night Br. Hildt preached in the meeting house, 
anvil closed the meeting with exhortation and prayer : glory 
be to God that I had one more opportunity to sit under the sound 
of the gospel, declared by one of my brethren whom I so highly 
esteem ; my poor soul was rejoiced and ready to shout praises 
and adorations to the God of my salvation. 1 lodged with Jo- 
seph Hershey. 18th — I staid in Hagers-town and lodged with 
John Hershey. 19th— I was at Jacob Meyer's ; several of my 
acquaintances in town came to visit me ; towards evening I 
rode home and had a good night's rest : bless the Lord. 
1 Sunday 20th — This da v I feel considerably better, but remain- 
ed at home. 2oth— Christmas Day, I rode to Jacob Thomas's^ 



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Tv>_ere we bad this day , and 26th and Sunday 27th- A sacramen- 
tal meeting ; we had a most gracious and powerful lime : unto 
tt od be all the glory. 23th — I returned, and apparently contin- 
ue to mendj atleastT feel better. 80th- 1 again rode to Hagers- 
(own and returned home. 

January 1st, 1830— i attended meeting in Funks-town ; rode 
through Hagers-town to my son David's, and staid for the 
night. 2d — I returned home. 

Sunday 3d — This forenoon I attended meeting at Gerris's ; 
Br. Winter from Washington county, Pennsylvania, preached; 
he and Br. John Draks-el rode home with me and staid for the 
night. 4th — I rode to Br. Michael Thomas's. 5th — Rode to 
Virginia and lodged with my son-in-law Hess; Br. Jacob I)oub 
had an appointment here ; i exhorted after him. 6th — I rode to 
my son Jacob's. 8th — Returned home. 

Sunday 10th -This forenoon I tried to preach again in the new 
school-house. 

Sunday 17th — I was at home, attended our Sunday school and 
prayed with the children. 

January 21st — To-day I am 81 years of age. Only a short 
time ago I discovered in some old papers that January 21s.t is my 
real birth day., and not February 1st, as 1 had always believed 
and written erroneously. 

Sunday 24th — This forenoon f heard the Rev. Mr. Kurtz 
preach in the new school-house, from John 9, v. 4. During 
last week the weather was remarkably cold. 

Sunday 31st — I attended the Sunday school, and on my return 
home I was informed that Br. Hikli had been here, but no per- 
son but the servant girl being at home, and she not able to tell 
where I had gone, he concluded I might be in Hagers-town* 

February 1st — This morning I rode 'to Hagers-town and 
found B>r Bible; at night we held one more meeting together ; 
I " preached, I exhorted after him and lodged with Joseph Her- 
shey. 2d — This forenoon we visited several of our mutual 
friends, and after praying once more together and commending 
*each otlier to God, we parted perhaps for the last time in this 
world, but with a glorious hope to meet again around the throne 
of God. He pursued his journey to Ohio, and I returned hen.;'. 
6th, and 

Sunday 7th, and Monday 8th — I attended a Methodist Quar- 
terly meeting in Hagers-town ; John Baer preached power- 
fully, so did Edward Smith ; in the evening I returned home. 
During the week I had great pains in my limbs. 

Sunday 14th — This morning I was barely able to change my 
clothes, on account of pains in my limbs ; but J praise the Lord 
that it is not worse. 20th, and 

Sunday 21st — I attended our Quarterly meetin gin Hagers- 
tqmii; Brs. Geeting, Kr:jclcand tiimmelraeeh, each spoke with 
power ; several persons came forward requesting to be prayed 
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Sunday 28tli — I attended in the new school-house ; a Luther- 
an minister addressed the congregation; I closed the meeting 
with prayer. 

March 1st — This day I rode to Boonsborough and lodged with 
Br. Michael Thomas. 2d — My intention was to ride "to Vir- 
ginia to-day, but finding the weather rather disagreeable this 
morning I returned home. 3d — This morning I was very well 
satisfied that I had returned home ; during the past night I was 
very ill and had but little rest. O God ! stand by me Tor Jesus' 
sake; true I am unworthy of all thy mercies, but I am so nee- 
dy ; Lord bless me, and thine shall be all the glory : Amen. 
Some time in the day my son Andrew sent for a physician. 
4th~This forenoon I tried to write in my journal, but "alas ! I 
find that 1 am not able to perform the task, so I lay down my pen 
the Lord alone knows whether I shall be able to resume it again. 
The Lord's will be done : Amen — Hallelujah ! 



So far,* Christian Newcomer's Journal is written by himself; and as 
stated above, the last entry is made by him on the 4th of March,— with a 
presentiment in his mind when laying down the pen, that he would per- 
haps nevermore resume it; this presentiment proved alas but too true. 
By what I have learned since from the family, he continued from day to 
day to grow more weak and feeble, although never complaining of any se- 
vere pain. Without any assistance he continued to rise from his bed dai- 
ly. A short time, say a day or two before he died, Br. Henry Kumler 
arrived at the house, from the state of Okio, at which the old veteran 
eross-bearer was greatly rejoiced, and they spent for the last time a few 
happy hours in each others' company. 

It appears he departed this life on the 12th of March, with perfect com- 
posure and without even a struggle. A few minutes before his death, he 
i-equested a young man present, to pray once more — which he accordingly 
did. Father Newcomer, in his own strength, without any assistance, 
arose from his pillow the last time, and with those persons present in the 
rswtj presented himself at his bed-side before that throne, where he had 
formed a spiritual acquaintance with his Lord and Master for many years 
past and gone by. After the prayer was ended, he again laid down, reclin- 
ing his head on his pillow, drew breath but a few times, and calmly expir- 
ed in the arms of his Saviour and his God, in the full assurance oi a bles- 
sed immortality. His whole countenance appeared to be a faithful mirror 
in which the serenity of mind and the peace within was depicted in faith- 
ful characters. Lord ! let me die the death of the righteous, and let my 
end be like his. 

His funeral was attended by a vast multitude from the whole neighbor- 
hood around ; Br. Henry Kumler preached a funeral discourse in the Ger- 
man Language, from John 16, v. 22 ; Br. John Zahn followed him, in the 
English Language, and spoke from Deuteronomy 34, v. 5. hems; will 
Father Newcomer be remembered by thousands who are able or capable to 
value his intrinsic worth; many, very many souls will at the great day 
own him as the instrument in the hand of God, by which they have been 
turned- from the error of their ways, and have been brought from darkness 
to light, and from the power of sin and Satan unto God. His labours of love 
were arduous and many, during a long period of his life ; but he now rests- 
fromhis labours and his works will follow him. 

May this work prove beneficial to many immorfal souls ; may it induce- 
many" to imitate his example, — is the sincere prayer of the .transcriber 
and Translator : Amen, 





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